How To Fix TPDA026 - Error in customizing of tool &1: No long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPDA - Debugger

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Error in customizing of tool &1: No long text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPDA026 - Error in customizing of tool &1: No long text ?

  The SAP error message TPDA026 indicates that there is an issue with the customization of a specific tool in the SAP system, specifically that there is "No long text" available for the tool identified by &1. This error typically arises when the system expects to find a long text description for a particular configuration or tool, but it is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The primary cause of this error is that the long text description for the specified tool is not maintained in the system. This could happen due to incomplete configuration or data entry.
  Transport Issues: If the tool was recently transported from another system, the long text might not have been included in the transport request.
  Custom Development: If the tool is a custom development, the long text may not have been created or properly linked.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Long Text:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) where the tool is defined.
  Locate the specific tool identified by &1.
  Check if there is an option to maintain long text and enter the necessary description.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the tool was transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including long texts, were included.
  If not, you may need to create a new transport request that includes the long text.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Development:
  
  If the tool is custom, ensure that the long text is properly defined in the development environment.
  Make sure that the long text is included in the transport request when moving to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any available documentation for the tool to ensure that all required fields, including long texts, are properly filled out.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the tool, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access the configuration settings (e.g., SPRO for customizing).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TPDA026 error and ensure that the long text for the tool is properly maintained in your SAP system.