How To Fix RMST1303 - Translation is not possible; no long text exists in the original language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMST1 - RMS-TLS: Messages

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Translation is not possible; no long text exists in the original language

What causes this issue?

No long text exists in language &V1&. This language is the source
language for the translation, which means that the long text cannot be
translated.

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?

First, create the long text in source language &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMST1303 - Translation is not possible; no long text exists in the original language ?

  The SAP error message RMST1303, which states "Translation is not possible; no long text exists in the original language," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a long text for a specific object or message in the original language. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to display or translate texts related to materials, documents, or other objects in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The primary cause of this error is that the long text for the specified object does not exist in the original language. This could be due to incomplete data entry or configuration.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not be correctly configured, leading to issues in retrieving the appropriate text.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, some long texts may not have been transferred correctly.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements,