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Description

This error indicates that the Text Analysis configuration file contains a reference to a file-based rule set path, which is disallowed. It typically occurs when trying to activate or use Text Analysis features in SAP S/4HANA, especially in cloud or restricted environments.

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Error Message

File-based rule set path is not allowed in Text Analysis configuration file.

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Known Causes

3 known causes

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Incorrect Configuration Parameter

The Text Analysis configuration file explicitly defines a local file system path for rule sets, which is not permitted for the current SAP S/4HANA setup.

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Cloud Environment Restriction

In cloud or managed SAP S/4HANA deployments, direct file system access for rule sets is typically restricted, requiring alternative methods for rule set management.

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Manual Configuration Error

A manual edit to the Text Analysis configuration file introduced or modified a rule set path to point to an unsupported local file system location.

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Solutions

3 solutions available

1. Update Text Analysis Configuration to Use HANA Content medium

Replace file-based rule sets with HANA-resident rule sets.

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Identify the current file-based rule set path in your Text Analysis configuration. This is typically found in the configuration file used by your Text Analysis service or application.

Example configuration snippet (location and format may vary):

# Text Analysis Configuration
RULE_SET_PATH=/usr/sap/SID/SYS/global/text_analysis/rules/my_ruleset.xml

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Ensure that the necessary Text Analysis rule sets are deployed and available within your SAP HANA database. This often involves using SAP HANA's built-in text analysis features or specific content packages.

Refer to SAP Note 2216714 for guidance on deploying SAP HANA text analysis content, or consult your HANA administrator for details on available rule sets.

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Modify the Text Analysis configuration file to point to the HANA-resident rule set. The exact syntax will depend on the specific Text Analysis engine or service you are using, but it will generally involve referencing the HANA database and the deployed rule set object.

Example configuration snippet (syntax is illustrative and may vary):

# Text Analysis Configuration
HANA_RULE_SET_NAME=MY_HANA_RULESET
HANA_SCHEMA=TEXT_ANALYTICS_SCHEMA

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Restart the SAP S/4HANA application or service that utilizes Text Analysis to apply the configuration changes.

Consult your SAP Basis team for the correct procedure to restart the relevant application server or service.

2. Leverage SAP HANA's Built-in Text Analysis Functionality advanced

Migrate Text Analysis logic to use native HANA SQL functions.

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Analyze your existing Text Analysis rules and logic. Understand the patterns, dictionaries, and linguistic rules that are being applied.

Review the content of your file-based rule sets (.xml, .txt, etc.).

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Explore SAP HANA's Text Analysis functions, such as `CONTAINS`, `SEARCH`, `LING_ANALYZE`, and `TEXT_MINING`. These functions allow you to perform text analysis directly within SQL queries.

Example HANA SQL query using `CONTAINS` for basic text search:

SELECT document_id, document_text FROM my_documents WHERE CONTAINS(document_text, 'important keyword', FUZZY(0.8));

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Rewrite your Text Analysis logic using HANA SQL. This might involve creating custom functions or procedures that encapsulate the analysis logic.

Example of creating a custom Text Analysis function (simplified):

CREATE FUNCTION analyze_text (input_string NVARCHAR(2000)) RETURNS TABLE (token NVARCHAR(100))
AS
BEGIN
  RETURN SELECT token FROM LING_ANALYZE(input_string, 'en', 'TOKENS');
END;

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Update your S/4HANA applications or reports to call these new HANA-based Text Analysis functions instead of relying on the external file-based configuration.

Modify ABAP code, CDS views, or other application logic to execute the HANA SQL functions.

3. Configure Text Analysis Service via SAP Transaction Codes easy

Use SAP GUI transaction codes to manage Text Analysis settings.

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Access your SAP S/4HANA system via SAP GUI.

Log in to your SAP system.

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Navigate to the relevant transaction code for Text Analysis configuration. Common transaction codes include `SPRO` (for customizing) or specific Text Analysis management transactions if available.

Execute transaction code `SPRO`.

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Follow the SPRO path to your Text Analysis configuration. Look for sections related to 'SAP Text Analysis' or 'Text Mining'.

SAP Reference IMG -> SAP NetWeaver -> Application Server -> Business Services -> Text Analysis

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Within the configuration, locate the settings for rule set management. Ensure that you are not pointing to file system paths. Instead, select options that indicate HANA-resident rule sets or managed configurations within the SAP system.

Look for options to 'Create Rule Set', 'Import Rule Set', or 'Manage Rule Sets' where the system prompts for HANA objects or internal configurations.

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Save your changes and restart the relevant application server or service if prompted.

Consult your SAP Basis team for the correct procedure.

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Related Errors

5 related errors

SAP S/4HANA Error 5206: Invalid Text Analysis Path