How To Fix SD837 - Object & does not have a long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 837

• Message text: Object & does not have a long text

What causes this issue?

There is no entry for the object in the table DOKIL.

System Response

Message SD (E)837

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD837 - Object & does not have a long text ?

  The SAP error message SD837 indicates that a specific object does not have a long text associated with it. This message typically arises in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) when a user attempts to access or display long text for a particular object, such as a material, sales document, or condition record, but the long text is not defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The primary cause of this error is that the object in question does not have a long text defined in the system. Long texts are often used to provide additional information about an object, and if they are not maintained, this error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the long text from being displayed or maintained.
  Data Entry Errors: The object may have been created or modified incorrectly, leading to the absence of long text.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Definition: Verify if the object