How To Fix RSDS042 - Long text is not maintained in the language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Long text is not maintained in the language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS042 - Long text is not maintained in the language &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDS042 indicates that a long text is not maintained for a specific object in the specified language. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Warehousing or when working with InfoObjects, DataSources, or other related objects where long texts are expected but not available.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the long text for a particular object (like a DataSource or InfoObject) has not been defined in the specified language. This can happen if:
  
  The long text was never created for that object.
  The long text was deleted or not transported correctly.
  The language settings in the system do not match the language for which the long text is being requested.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDS042 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Object Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing) and check the definition of the object that is causing the error.
  Verify if the long text is maintained for the object in the required language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Long Text:
  
  If the long text is missing, you can maintain it by:
  
  Navigating to the object in question.
  Selecting the option to maintain long texts (usually found in the "Texts" or "Long Texts" section).
  Entering the required long text in the specified language.
  
  
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your user profile match the language for which you are trying to access the long text.
  You can check your user settings in the SAP GUI under "System" -> "User Profile" -> "Own Data".
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the object was recently transported from another system, ensure that the long text was included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the object with the long text included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to maintain long texts, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific object type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to Data Warehousing include RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO1 (DataSource Maintenance), and RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance).
  Language Codes: SAP uses language codes (like EN for English, DE for German) to identify different languages. Ensure you are using the correct code when checking for long texts.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the RSDS042 error, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDS042 error and maintain the necessary long texts for your SAP objects.