Error
Error Code:
5196
SAP S/4HANA Error 5196: Invalid Text Analysis Dictionary Path
Description
This error indicates that the Text Analysis configuration in SAP S/4HANA is attempting to use a file-based dictionary path, which is explicitly disallowed. It typically occurs during the initialization or operation of Text Analysis features when the system tries to load linguistic resources from a local file system path instead of a permitted location.
Error Message
ERR_TEXT_COMMON_FILE_BASED_DICT_PATH_IN_CONFIGURATION_FILE
Known Causes
4 known causesMisconfigured Text Analysis Parameter
The Text Analysis configuration file (e.g., for SAP HANA Text Analysis) contains a parameter pointing to a local file system path for dictionaries.
Manual Configuration Override
A system administrator or developer manually edited the Text Analysis configuration, inadvertently introducing a disallowed file-based dictionary path.
Outdated Configuration Migration
Configuration files migrated from an older system or environment might contain deprecated or disallowed file-based dictionary paths incompatible with the current SAP S/4HANA setup.
Security Policy Violation
The system's security policies or internal design explicitly disallow direct file system access for Text Analysis dictionaries to ensure data integrity and security.
Solutions
3 solutions available1. Verify and Correct Text Analysis Dictionary Path in Profile Parameters medium
Ensures the correct file path for text analysis dictionaries is configured in the SAP system.
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Log in to your SAP S/4HANA system using transaction `RZ10` (Profile Maintenance).
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Select the relevant instance profile (e.g., Default profile, start profile).
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Choose 'Change Extended Maintenance' and then 'Display/Change'.
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Locate the parameter `text/dict_path`. This parameter specifies the directory where SAP S/4HANA looks for text analysis dictionaries.
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Verify that the value assigned to `text/dict_path` points to a valid, existing directory on the application server where the dictionaries are stored. The path should be accessible by the SAP system user.
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If the path is incorrect or the directory does not exist, correct the value to the proper location.
Example: text/dict_path = /usr/sap/<SIDS>/<INSTANCE>/data/text_dicts/7
Save the changes to the profile.
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Restart the SAP S/4HANA instance for the parameter changes to take effect.
2. Check File System Permissions for Text Analysis Dictionaries medium
Confirms that the SAP system user has read access to the directory containing the text analysis dictionaries.
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Identify the directory specified in the `text/dict_path` profile parameter (as determined in the previous solution).
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Connect to the SAP application server using SSH or a similar method.
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Determine the operating system user that the SAP system runs under (e.g., `<sid>adm`).
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Using the operating system's command-line interface, check the permissions of the dictionary directory and its contents.
Example (Linux/Unix): ls -l /usr/sap/<SIDS>/<INSTANCE>/data/text_dicts/5
Ensure that the SAP system user (`<sid>adm` or equivalent) has read permissions (`r`) for the directory and all files within it. Execute a command like `chmod` if necessary to grant read permissions.
Example (Linux/Unix): sudo chown -R <sid>adm:<sid>adm /usr/sap/<SIDS>/<INSTANCE>/data/text_dicts/ && sudo chmod -R u+r /usr/sap/<SIDS>/<INSTANCE>/data/text_dicts/6
After adjusting permissions, test the functionality that triggers the text analysis to confirm the issue is resolved.
3. Recreate or Update Text Analysis Dictionary Files advanced
Addresses potential corruption or absence of the actual dictionary files.
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Identify the specific text analysis dictionaries that are causing the error. This might require examining SAP logs (e.g., SM21, ST11) for more detailed error messages.
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Locate the directory specified by `text/dict_path` on the application server.
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Back up any existing dictionary files before proceeding.
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If the dictionary files are missing or suspected to be corrupt, you may need to obtain them from a known good source (e.g., another SAP system, SAP support portal) or recreate them using SAP tools if applicable.
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Place the correct dictionary files into the `text/dict_path` directory, ensuring they have the appropriate file naming conventions and permissions.
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Restart the SAP S/4HANA instance after placing the new dictionary files.
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Test the relevant functionality to confirm the error is resolved.