How To Fix UCR0216 - The current message has no long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCR0 - Messages for Reporting of Transaction Data

• Message number: 216

• Message text: The current message has no long text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCR0216 - The current message has no long text ?

  The SAP error message UCR0216, which states "The current message has no long text," typically indicates that the system is trying to retrieve a long text for a message or a status, but there is no long text available for that particular message. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, such as during the execution of certain transactions or when processing specific data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The most common cause is that the long text for the specific message has not been maintained in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration or missing documentation.
  Message Type: The message type may not have a long text associated with it in the message class.
  Custom Development: If the message is part of a custom development or enhancement, the long text may not have been defined by the developer.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Message Class: Identify the message class associated with the error message. You can do this by using transaction code SE91 (Message Maintenance) to look up the message and see if a long text exists.
  Maintain Long Text: If the long text is missing, you can create or maintain it in the message class. Use transaction SE91 to add the long text for the specific message.
  Review Custom Code: If the message is part of a custom development, review the code to ensure that the long text is defined and properly linked to the message.
  Consult Documentation: If the message is part of standard SAP functionality, consult the SAP documentation or support notes to see if there are any known issues or updates related to the message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE91: Message Maintenance
  SE80: Object Navigator (for checking custom developments)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to the specific message or functionality.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the UCR0216 error and ensure that the necessary long text is available for the message in question.