How To Fix WTADDI417 - No more supplementary texts can be entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTADDI - Additionals: Messages

• Message number: 417

• 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 WTADDI417 - No more supplementary texts can be entered ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WTADDI417: No more supplementary texts can be entered:
  
  Error Message
  WTADDI417: No more supplementary texts can be entered
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to add supplementary texts (additional text lines) to a document or object in SAP, but the maximum allowed number of supplementary text entries has already been reached. SAP limits the number of supplementary text entries that can be stored for certain objects (such as purchase orders, delivery notes, or other business documents).
  The limit is usually defined by the SAP system or the specific application component, and once this limit is reached, no further supplementary texts can be added.
  
  Where It Occurs
  
  When adding supplementary texts in Purchasing documents (e.g., Purchase Orders, Contracts)
  When adding texts in Sales and Distribution documents
  In other modules where supplementary text entries are maintained
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Existing Supplementary Texts:
  
  Review the existing supplementary texts to see if some can be deleted or consolidated.
  Remove unnecessary or redundant supplementary text entries to free up space.
  
  
  
  Use Long Text Instead:
  
  If the supplementary text limit is reached, consider using the long text functionality instead of supplementary texts.
  Long texts usually allow more content and are not limited in the same way.
  
  
  
  Adjust System Settings (if applicable):
  
  In some cases, the limit on supplementary texts can be adjusted by SAP customizing or by applying OSS notes.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to check if the limit can be increased via configuration or enhancement.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this limitation or provide patches/fixes.
  For example, SAP Notes related to text management or specific module text handling.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Supplementary texts are often stored in specific text tables (e.g., STXH, STXL).
  The limitation is often due to the design of the text management system in SAP.
  If you frequently encounter this issue, consider reviewing your business process to optimize text usage.
  Always back up important texts before deleting or modifying them.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Maximum number of supplementary text entries reached for the document/object.
  
  
  Effect
  Cannot add more supplementary texts; system throws WTADDI417 error.
  
  
  Solution
  Delete unnecessary supplementary texts, use long texts instead, or adjust system limits.
  
  
  Related Info
  Check SAP Notes, review text management tables, and consult SAP documentation.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific SAP module or transaction where this error occurs, I can help you with more tailored advice or relevant SAP Notes.