Error
Error Code:
5231
SAP S/4HANA Error 5231: Linguistic Resources Initialization Failed
Description
This error, ERR_TEXT_EA_OOB_RES_INIT, indicates a failure during the initialization of linguistic resources within SAP S/4HANA. It typically occurs when the system attempts to load language-specific components or text processing libraries, often during system startup, module activation, or specific text-related operations.
Error Message
ERR_TEXT_EA_OOB_RES_INIT
Known Causes
4 known causesMissing or Corrupt Language Packs
Essential language files required for text processing may be missing or have become corrupted, preventing proper initialization.
Incorrect System Language Configuration
The configured system language or user-specific language settings might not align with the available linguistic resources, leading to initialization failure.
Resource Access Permissions
The SAP system user may lack the necessary file system permissions to access or load the linguistic resource files.
System Resource Constraints
Insufficient memory or other system resources at the time of initialization can prevent the successful loading of linguistic components.
Solutions
3 solutions available1. Verify and Restart SAP Language Services easy
Ensures SAP language components are running correctly and restarts them if necessary.
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Log in to your SAP S/4HANA system using a user with administrative privileges (e.g., SAP* or DDIC).
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Execute transaction code SM51 to view the application servers. Identify the server where the error is occurring or all servers if unsure.
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From SM51, navigate to 'Extras' -> 'Processes' -> 'All Processes' for the relevant application server.
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Look for processes related to language services (e.g., 'gwrd' with language parameters, 'disp+work' or 'ms' with specific language-related tasks).
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If any language-related processes appear to be stopped or in an error state, attempt to restart them by selecting the process and clicking the 'Restart' button or by restarting the entire application server via SM51 -> 'Instance' -> 'Restart'.
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Alternatively, use transaction code SM21 to check the system log for more detailed error messages related to language initialization. This can often pinpoint the exact cause.
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After restarting services or application servers, try to perform the operation that triggered the error again.
2. Check and Update SAP Kernel and Language Packs medium
Ensures the SAP kernel and installed language packs are compatible and up-to-date.
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Access the SAP Support Portal (SAP ONE Support Launchpad).
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Navigate to 'Software Downloads' and search for the latest SAP Kernel patches for your S/4HANA version and operating system.
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Check the 'Product Availability Matrix' (PAM) to confirm the compatibility of the current kernel version with your S/4HANA release and installed language packs.
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If the kernel is outdated or incompatible, plan and execute a kernel upgrade according to SAP's official documentation.
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In parallel, verify that all required language packs for your system are installed and up-to-date. You can check this in transaction SMLT.
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If language packs are missing or outdated, download them from the SAP Support Portal and import them into your system using transaction SMLT.
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After kernel and language pack updates, a system restart (including all application servers) is mandatory.
3. Analyze and Rebuild Linguistic Resources advanced
Addresses potential corruption or inconsistencies in the system's linguistic data.
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Identify the specific linguistic resources that are failing to initialize. Transaction SLICENSE or SM21 might provide clues.
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Execute transaction RSLIN_ADMIN to manage linguistic resources.
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Use the 'Analyze' function within RSLIN_ADMIN to identify any inconsistencies or errors in the linguistic data.
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If inconsistencies are found, use the 'Rebuild' or 'Reorganize' functions within RSLIN_ADMIN. This process can be time-consuming and might require system downtime.
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Be cautious when rebuilding. It's recommended to perform this during a maintenance window and have a recent backup of your system.
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After rebuilding, restart the SAP system and test the functionality that previously failed.