Error
Error Code:
5334
SAP S/4HANA Error 5334: Term Annotation Creation Failed
Description
This error, ERR_TEXT_LA_ANN_TERM, indicates a failure during the process of creating a term annotation within SAP S/4HANA. It typically occurs when the system attempts to define or apply specific linguistic terms or metadata to text content, often due to underlying configuration or data issues.
Error Message
Error occurred when creating a term annotation.
Known Causes
4 known causesIncorrect Configuration
Essential settings for text analysis or term annotation might be misconfigured, preventing successful creation.
Missing Prerequisites
The system may be missing required master data or other foundational objects needed to create the specific term annotation.
Authorization Failure
The user or background process lacks the necessary permissions to create term annotations.
System Resource Exhaustion
Temporary system overload or resource limitations can lead to timeouts or processing failures during annotation creation.
Solutions
4 solutions available1. Verify SAP Gateway Service Activation easy
Ensures the necessary SAP Gateway service for term annotation is active and running.
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Log in to your SAP S/4HANA system using transaction code `SICF`.
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In the `SICF` transaction, navigate to the service path `/default_host/sap/opu/odata/iwfnd/catalogservice/`.
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Check if the service `catalogservice` is active. If not, right-click on it and select 'Activate'.
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Repeat the process for the service path `/default_host/sap/opu/odata/IWBEP/INTERFACES/` and ensure the `INTERFACES` service is active.
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If there are other services related to OData or annotation services that seem relevant (e.g., from SAP Fiori), check their activation status as well.
2. Check SAP Gateway Configuration and RFC Destinations medium
Confirms that the SAP Gateway is correctly configured and RFC destinations are valid.
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Log in to your SAP S/4HANA system and execute transaction code `SMGW`.
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Navigate to `Goto -> Gateway Configuration` and verify that the gateway is registered and running.
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Execute transaction code `SM59` to check the RFC destinations. Pay close attention to destinations related to the SAP Gateway (e.g., `NONE` type for local gateway, or specific RFC destinations pointing to other systems if the annotation service is remote).
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Ensure that the gateway host and service name are correctly configured in `SM59` for any relevant RFC destinations.
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Test the connection for these RFC destinations to confirm they are working correctly.
3. Review SAP Notes and Apply Corrections medium
Addresses known issues by applying relevant SAP Notes and their corresponding corrections.
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Access the SAP Support Portal (support.sap.com).
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Search for SAP Notes related to 'Error 5334', 'Term Annotation Creation Failed', and 'SAP S/4HANA'.
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Carefully review the identified SAP Notes for any relevant symptoms, prerequisites, and solutions.
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If a relevant SAP Note is found, follow the instructions to download and apply the correction (e.g., using transaction code `SNOTE`). This might involve importing software components or manually implementing code corrections.
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After applying the note, perform a thorough test of the functionality that triggered the error.
4. Examine System Logs for Detailed Error Information medium
Digs deeper into system logs to uncover the root cause of the annotation creation failure.
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Log in to your SAP S/4HANA system and execute transaction code `SM21` (System Log).
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Filter the system log for entries around the time the error 5334 occurred. Look for messages with a high error severity.
3
Also, check the short dump analysis using transaction code `ST22`. Look for any dumps that occurred concurrently with the error, especially those related to OData, annotations, or the specific component involved.
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Examine the trace files of the SAP Gateway or the relevant application server. This might require assistance from an SAP Basis administrator. You can often find trace file locations in `SMGW` or by checking the system profile parameters.
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Analyze the detailed error messages and context from the logs to pinpoint the exact cause, such as missing authorization, incorrect data, or underlying system issues.