How To Fix WRF_APC587 - Long text for language &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 587

• Message text: Long text for language &1 already exists

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  Error Message
  WRF_APC587: Long text for language &1 already exists
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to create or add a long text in a particular language for an object (such as a work order, notification, or any other SAP object that supports long texts), but a long text in that language already exists for the same object.
  In other words, the system prevents duplicate long texts in the same language for the same object because it expects only one long text per language per object.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or copying long texts in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM), Customer Service (CS), or other modules where long texts are maintained.
  When using transactions or programs that handle long texts and attempt to insert a new long text entry for a language that already has one.
  During data migration or batch input sessions where long texts are being uploaded.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Existing Long Texts:
  
  Before creating a new long text, check if a long text already exists for the object in the specified language.
  Use transaction codes like IW32 (Change Work Order), IW22 (Change Notification), or the relevant transaction for your object.
  Navigate to the long text section and verify the existing entries.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Long Text:
  
  Instead of creating a new long text, edit or append the existing long text in the required language.
  
  
  
  Delete or Archive Old Long Text (if applicable):
  
  If the existing long text is obsolete or incorrect, consider deleting or archiving it before creating a new one.
  Note: Deletion of long texts might require specific authorizations and should be done carefully.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Language Key:
  
  Ensure that the language key you are using is correct and consistent.
  Sometimes, language keys might be confused (e.g., 'EN' vs 'EN-US').
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Upload Programs:
  
  If this error occurs during a batch upload or custom program execution, review the logic to avoid inserting duplicate long texts.
  Implement checks to update existing long texts instead of inserting duplicates.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Long Texts in SAP: Long texts are stored in text tables (e.g., STXH and STXL) and are language-dependent.
  Language Parameter: The placeholder &1 in the message will be replaced by the language key (e.g., EN, DE).
  Related Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to long text handling might provide additional insights.
  Check SAP Help Portal for module-specific long text management.
  
  
  Transaction Codes for Long Texts:
  
  SO10 - Standard Text Maintenance
  IW32 - Change Work Order (for PM long texts)
  IW22 - Change Notification (for CS long texts)
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to create a long text in a language where one already exists for the object.
  
  
  Solution
  Edit the existing long text instead of creating a new one, or delete/archive the old one.
  
  
  Check
  Existing long texts, language keys, and custom upload logic.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or context where this error occurs, I can help with more tailored advice.