Creating Message Long Texts (SAP Library - BC

Creating Message Long Texts

Use

You need to create a long text whenever a message short text is not adequate.

Prerequisites

You have already created a short text for the message. The short text message is not documented as self-explanatory.

Procedure

To create a message long text in SE91:

Select to switch to change mode.
Place the cursor on the corresponding message.
Click the Long text pushbutton.

This starts the SAPscript editor.

Enter the long text.
Carry out a check in SAPscript editor.
Save your data.

Caution

For transportable message classes you must save the long text actively by clicking This graphic is explained in the accompanying text .

Result

When a message with a long text is triggered, the system indicates this using a yellow question mark.
Depending on the SAPGUI settings, this is shown:

In the status bar (located at the end of the area in which the message appears)
In a message dialog box (by selecting the Help pushbutton)

When you click the status bar or Help pushbutton, the system displays the long text.