How To Fix SPPF_VIEW_CRM080 - No long text exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPPF_VIEW_CRM - PPF: Messages from Interface Components

• Message number: 080

• Message text: No long text exists

What causes this issue?

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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?

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPPF_VIEW_CRM080 - No long text exists ?

  The SAP error message SPPF_VIEW_CRM080 with the description "No long text exists" typically occurs when a user tries to access a long text for a specific object (like a business partner, sales order, etc.) in the SAP CRM system, but the long text has not been maintained or does not exist in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The primary cause of this error is that the long text for the specific object you are trying to access has not been created or saved in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There might be a configuration issue in the system that prevents the long text from being displayed.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the long text, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Long Text:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or object where the long text is required.
  Check if there is an option to create or maintain long text. If so, enter the necessary information and save it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the long text functionality is properly configured in the system. This may involve checking the customizing settings in the SAP system.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant to verify that the long text settings are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view long texts. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  If the user lacks the required permissions, you may need to adjust their roles or consult with your security team.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to see if there are any underlying issues causing the error. This may require the assistance of a developer or technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the object type, you may use different transaction codes to maintain long texts (e.g., BP for Business Partner, VA01 for Sales Order).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to long texts in CRM to understand how they are managed and maintained.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.