How To Fix UNI003 - There is no long text available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UNI - Conversion to Unicode

• Message number: 003

• Message text: There is no long text available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UNI003 - There is no long text available ?

  The SAP error message UNI003, which states "There is no long text available," typically occurs when a user attempts to access long text for a particular object (such as a material, document, or transaction) but the long text has not been maintained or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The most common cause is that the long text has not been created or maintained for the specific object in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the long text, even if it exists.
  Incorrect Object Reference: The object being referenced may not have long text associated with it, or the reference may be incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Maintenance: Verify if the long text has been created for the object in question. This can usually be done by navigating to the relevant transaction or object maintenance screen.
  
  For example, if it’s a material, you can check the material master data (transaction MM03).
  If it’s a document, check the document type and ensure that long text is maintained.
  
  
  
  Create Long Text: If the long text is indeed missing, you can create it:
  
  Navigate to the appropriate transaction for the object.
  Look for an option to maintain long text (often found in the "Texts" tab).
  Enter the required long text and save.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: If you suspect that the issue might be related to authorizations, check with your SAP security team to ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view long texts.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to maintain long texts for a specific object, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you believe it should not be occurring, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to the UNI003 error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for maintaining long texts, such as:
  
  MM01/MM02/MM03 for Material Master
  ME21N/ME22N for Purchase Orders
  VA01/VA02 for Sales Orders
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to maintain long texts and understand the importance of this data in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UNI003 error and ensure that long texts are properly maintained in your SAP system.