How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC1303 - The long text indicator is set, but no long text exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC1 -

• Message number: 303

• Message text: The long text indicator is set, but no long text exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1303 - The long text indicator is set, but no long text exists ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1303 indicates that the long text indicator is set for a particular object, but there is no corresponding long text available in the system. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of business applications that utilize long texts for additional information.
  Cause:
  
  Long Text Indicator Set: The system has been configured to expect a long text for the object in question, but the long text has not been created or is missing.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the long text indicator is activated, but the actual long text data has not been maintained.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the relevant module may not be properly set up to handle long texts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Long Text Maintenance:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or object where the error occurred.
  Check if the long text has been created. If not, create the long text for the object.
  Ensure that the long text is saved correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, review the settings related to long texts in the relevant module.
  Ensure that the long text functionality is properly configured and that the necessary fields are available.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the database that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to investigate the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling long texts in the context of the module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and context for better troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Long Texts in SAP: Long texts are often used in various SAP applications to provide additional information about master data, transactional data, or configuration settings. They can be maintained in various ways depending on the module (e.g., material master, sales orders, etc.).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing long texts, such as:
  
  SO10: For maintaining standard texts.
  SE78: For managing long texts in the context of forms and documents.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify long texts in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that long texts are properly maintained in your SAP system.