/ASU/GENERAL042 - No longtext found for &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ASU/GENERAL -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No longtext found for &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL042 - No longtext found for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL042 No longtext found for &1 &2 typically indicates that the system is trying to retrieve a long text for a specific object (like a material, document, or other entities) but cannot find it. The placeholders &1 and &2 usually represent the object type and the object key, respectively.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The most common cause is that the long text for the specified object has not been created or is missing in the database.
  Incorrect Object Key: The object key provided may be incorrect, leading the system to search for a long text that does not exist.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the user from accessing the long text, even if it exists.
  Data Corruption: In rare cases, data corruption or inconsistencies in the database could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Long Text Existence:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or object in SAP and check if the long text exists for the specified object.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Long Text:
  
  If the long text is missing, you can create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., MM01 for materials, VA01 for sales orders, etc.).
  Use the long text editor to enter the required information.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Key:
  
  Ensure that the object key you are using is correct. Double-check the input values to confirm they match the expected format.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view or edit long texts. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates that might address this issue. There may be patches or updates that resolve underlying problems.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program execution to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the object type, you may use different transaction codes to check or create long texts.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for specific details on managing long texts for different object types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.