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.

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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 (e.g., material, sales document) has a long text defined. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for materials) and checking the long text section.
  Maintain Long Text: If the long text is missing, you can create or maintain it:
  
  For materials, use transaction code MM02 to edit the material and add long text in the relevant section.
  For sales documents, you may need to use the appropriate transaction (e.g., VA02 for sales orders) to add long text.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you believe the long text should be available, check the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO) to ensure that long text functionality is enabled for the object type.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific object type to understand how long texts are managed and maintained.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain long texts for the object in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Long Text Maintenance: Long texts can be maintained in various areas of SAP, including material master records, condition records, and sales documents. The method of maintenance may vary based on the object type.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to long texts for the object type you are working with.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to the object you are dealing with, such as:
  
  MM01/MM02/MM03 for Material Master
  VA01/VA02/VA03 for Sales Orders
  VK11/VK12/VK13 for Condition Records
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Sales and Distribution module.