How To Fix RMSATLVAL006 - Long text does not exist in the reference language or logon language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSATLVAL - RMS-ATL: Messages for Process Parameters

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Long text does not exist in the reference language or logon language

What causes this issue?

The long texts have not been maintained in the reference or logon
language, which means that they cannot be translated.
Prerequisites for translating long texts:
The reference language (for the recipe and its dependent objects)
The logon language (for all independent modules)

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the long texts in the reference or logon language.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSATLVAL006 - Long text does not exist in the reference language or logon language ?

  The SAP error message RMSATLVAL006 indicates that a long text does not exist in the reference language or the logon language. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize long texts, such as material master records, purchase orders, or other documents where additional descriptive text is required.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The long text that the system is trying to access is not available in the specified language. This can happen if the text was never created or if it was deleted.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system configuration may not match the language in which the long text is expected.
  Reference Language Issues: The reference language for the text may not have been set up correctly, or the text may only exist in a different language.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Long Text Existence:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or object where the error occurred.
  Check if the long text exists in the expected language. You can do this by accessing the long text editor for the specific object (e.g., material, purchase order).
  
  
  
  Create or Update Long Text:
  
  If the long text is missing, create it in the required language. Use the appropriate transaction (e.g., ME21N for purchase orders, MM02 for material master) to add the long text.
  Ensure that you are in the correct language when creating or updating the text.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in your user profile. You can check this in the user settings or by using transaction SU01.
  Ensure that the logon language matches the language in which the long text is available.
  
  
  
  Check Reference Language:
  
  If the system is configured to use a reference language, ensure that the long text exists in that reference language. If not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling long texts in the context of the application you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing long texts, such as SO10 (Text Management) or specific transaction codes for the objects you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to long text handling in your version of SAP.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify long texts in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.