How To Fix SD142 - You can only reference an object with a long text

SD142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD - Online doc., terminology, translation, help

• Message number: 142

• Message text: You can only reference an object with a long text

What causes this issue?

The object to which you want to refer does not exist or does not have
a long text.

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?

Enter the long text for the object before referring to it.
You might have to inform the relevant documentation developer first.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD142 - You can only reference an object with a long text ?

  The SAP error message SD142 ("You can only reference an object with a long text") typically occurs in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when there is an attempt to reference an object (like a sales order, delivery, or other document) that requires a long text but does not have one defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The object you are trying to reference does not have a long text associated with it. Long texts are often used for additional descriptions or notes that exceed the standard character limit of short texts.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require long texts for certain document types or processes.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have inadvertently tried to reference an object that is not set up correctly or is incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Long Texts: Verify if the object you are referencing has a long text defined. You can do this by navigating to