Error
Error Code:
5201
SAP S/4HANA Error 5201: Text Composition Failure
Description
This error indicates a problem during the internal processing of text data within SAP S/4HANA, specifically when the system attempts to convert text into its 'composed form.' It typically arises when text contains unsupported characters, invalid formatting, or issues with character encoding during data entry, import, or display operations.
Error Message
ERR_TEXT_COMMON_COMPOSED_FAILED
Known Causes
3 known causesInvalid Characters in Text
The text entered or processed contains characters that are not recognized or supported by the current SAP S/4HANA character set or font configuration.
Character Encoding Conflict
Data imported or integrated from an external system uses a character encoding that is incompatible with the SAP S/4HANA system's settings, leading to conversion failure.
Malformed Input Data
Text data copied from external sources (e.g., web pages, documents) may contain hidden or non-standard formatting that causes issues during SAP's text composition process.
Solutions
3 solutions available1. Verify Text Composition Configuration and Data medium
Ensures that the underlying configuration and data for text composition are correct and accessible.
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Identify the specific business object and text ID that are failing to compose. This often requires debugging the application logic or checking SAP application logs (e.g., transaction SM21, ST22).
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Access the Text Composition configuration in SAP S/4HANA. This is typically done through transaction `OACT` (Text Object Maintenance) and related configuration nodes for text determination and text types.
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Review the configuration for the relevant text object and text ID. Ensure that the correct text procedures, text types, and access sequences are defined and active.
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Check the actual text data stored in the system. For example, if the error occurs when composing a sales order text, examine the text data for that specific sales order (e.g., using transaction `VA03` and navigating to the header or item texts). Ensure the text content itself is valid and not corrupted.
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If the issue persists, consider re-activating the relevant text determination procedures and text types in transaction `OACT` or through the IMG.
2. Check Authorization for Text Objects easy
Confirms that the user or system process has the necessary authorizations to access and manipulate text data.
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Determine the user or system process that is encountering the error 5201. If it's a background job, identify the user assigned to the job. If it's an end-user, use their user ID.
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Use transaction `PFCG` to analyze the authorization roles assigned to the user. Look for authorizations related to text objects and text processing. Key authorization objects might include `S_TABU_DIS` (for table access), `S_TABU_NAM` (for specific tables), and potentially application-specific authorization objects related to text management.
3
Specifically, check if the user has the necessary `ACTVT` (activity) values (e.g., `03` for display, `01` for create, `02` for change) for the relevant text tables and text objects.
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If authorizations are missing, work with your security administrator to grant the appropriate roles and authorizations.
3. Analyze and Replicate with SAP Notes advanced
Investigates known SAP issues and applies relevant SAP Notes for a permanent fix.
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Search the SAP Support Portal (launchpad.support.sap.com) for SAP Notes related to 'Error 5201', 'ERR_TEXT_COMMON_COMPOSED_FAILED', and the specific business object or transaction where the error occurs.
2
Carefully review the description and resolution of any relevant SAP Notes. Pay attention to prerequisites, affected versions, and the impact of applying the note.
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If a suitable SAP Note is found, plan and execute the note implementation in your SAP S/4HANA system. This typically involves using transaction `SNOTE`.
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After applying the note, perform thorough testing of the scenario that previously caused the error to confirm the issue is resolved.
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If no specific note is found, consider creating a support incident with SAP, providing detailed information about the error, the business process, system version, and any debugging steps taken.