How To Fix SD893 - Select at least one text type (short or long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 893

• Message text: Select at least one text type (short or long text)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD893 - Select at least one text type (short or long text) ?

  The SAP error message SD893, which states "Select at least one text type (short or long text)," typically occurs in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when a user is trying to create or modify a sales document, and the system requires at least one type of text to be selected for the document.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the user attempts to save or process a sales document without selecting any text type. In SAP, text types (such as short text or long text) are used to provide additional information about the sales document, such as descriptions, instructions, or comments. If no text type is selected, the system cannot proceed, as it expects at least one text type to be defined.
  Solution:
  To resolve the SD893 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Open the Sales Document: Navigate to the sales document where the error occurred.
  
  
  Access the Texts Section: Look for the section in the document where you can enter text. This is usually found in the header or item details of the sales document.
  
  
  Select a Text Type: Choose at least one text type (either short text or long text) from the available options. You may need to click on a button or link that allows you to add or edit text.
  
  
  Enter Text: After selecting a text type, enter the required text information in the provided fields.
  
  
  Save the Document: Once you have entered the necessary text, try saving the document again. The error should no longer appear.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Text Types: In SAP, text types can include various categories such as sales texts, delivery texts, and billing texts. Each type serves a different purpose and can be configured in the system.
  
  
  Configuration: If you frequently encounter this error, it may be worth checking the configuration settings for text types in your SAP system. This can be done through transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to access the configuration menu.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of selecting text types when creating or modifying sales documents to prevent this error from occurring in the future.
  
  
  SAP Notes: If the issue persists or if you believe it may be related to a bug, check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SD893 error and continue processing your sales documents in SAP.