How To Fix WJ217 - No more supplementary texts can be entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WJ - Additionals

• Message number: 217

• Message text: No more supplementary texts can be entered

What causes this issue?

You have entered supplementary texts for <GL:additional>additionals</>.
No further supplementary text can be created for the current material
as the system's memory resources have been exhausted.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WJ217 - No more supplementary texts can be entered ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WJ217: No more supplementary texts can be entered:
  
  Error Message
  WJ217 - No more supplementary texts can be entered
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to add supplementary texts (also known as long texts or additional text lines) to a document or master data object in SAP, but the maximum allowed number of supplementary text entries has already been reached.
  In SAP, supplementary texts are stored in text objects with a predefined maximum number of lines or entries. Once this limit is reached, the system prevents adding more lines to avoid overflow or data inconsistency.
  
  Where it typically occurs
  
  Sales documents (e.g., sales orders, quotations)
  Purchase documents
  Material master long texts
  Other master data or transactional documents that allow supplementary text entries
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the existing supplementary texts:
  
  Review the current supplementary text entries to see if any can be deleted or consolidated.
  
  
  
  Delete unnecessary text lines:
  
  If possible, remove redundant or obsolete text lines to free up space for new entries.
  
  
  
  Use multiple text IDs or text objects:
  
  Some SAP objects allow multiple text types or IDs. Consider using a different text ID if available.
  
  
  
  Increase the maximum number of text lines (if applicable):
  
  This is generally controlled by SAP standard settings or table definitions.
  For some text objects, the maximum number of lines is defined in the text management configuration or in the underlying database tables.
  Increasing this limit usually requires ABAP development or SAP support involvement and is not commonly recommended because it may affect system performance or data integrity.
  
  
  
  Alternative approach:
  
  Instead of adding more supplementary text lines, consider attaching documents or notes using SAP Document Management System (DMS) or SAP Notes functionality.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Text Objects and Text IDs: SAP stores supplementary texts in text objects (e.g., VBBK for sales document header texts) and text IDs (e.g., 0001, 0002). Each text object has a maximum number of lines.
  Transaction Codes: You can view and edit supplementary texts using transactions like SO10 (Standard Texts), or directly in the document maintenance screens.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes or OSS messages for any known issues or patches related to supplementary text limits.
  ABAP Development: If a business requirement demands more text lines, an ABAP developer can investigate increasing the limit or implementing a custom solution.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Maximum number of supplementary text lines reached for the text object.
  
  
  Effect
  System prevents adding more supplementary text lines.
  
  
  Solution
  Delete unnecessary lines, use different text IDs, or consider alternative documentation methods.
  
  
  Advanced
  Increase limit via development or SAP support (not standard).
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific module or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more tailored advice.