Error
Error Code:
5350
SAP S/4HANA Error 5350: Internal Text Conversion Failure
Description
This error indicates a problem within SAP S/4HANA's internal processes when attempting to manipulate or convert text data. It typically arises during operations involving text analysis, indexing, or language processing within the system, preventing the successful completion of the task.
Error Message
ERR_TEXT_LA_INXIGHT_TEXT_CONV
Known Causes
3 known causesMalformed or Invalid Text Data
The text data being processed may contain unsupported characters, incorrect encoding, or be otherwise corrupt, leading to processing failure during internal manipulation.
Incorrect System or Language Configuration
System-wide language settings, text processing parameters, or specific component configurations might be misaligned, preventing proper internal text manipulation.
Temporary System Resource Shortage
Insufficient system memory, CPU, or other processing resources can temporarily hinder complex internal text operations required for conversion.
Solutions
4 solutions available1. Verify and Rebuild Text Index for Target Language medium
Ensures the text index for the affected language is intact and up-to-date.
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Identify the language code for which the text conversion is failing. This is often visible in the application logs or transaction trace.
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Access the SAP system and navigate to transaction SE38 (ABAP Editor).
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Enter the program name `RSIMPC` and execute it.
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In the selection screen, select 'Rebuild text index' and specify the language code identified in step 1. You can also choose to rebuild all text indexes if unsure.
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Execute the program. Monitor the job log for any errors during the rebuild process.
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Once the rebuild is complete, test the functionality that was previously causing the error.
2. Check and Correct Character Encoding Settings medium
Resolves issues caused by mismatched character encoding between the source and target text.
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Determine the character encoding of the text data that is being converted. This might involve inspecting the source data directly or consulting with the application developers.
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Verify the default character encoding settings for your SAP S/4HANA system. This can be checked in transaction `RZ10` (Profile Maintenance) for parameters like `zcsa/system_encoding` or relevant language-specific parameters. Consult SAP Notes for specific recommendations.
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If a mismatch is found, consider adjusting the system's encoding settings. **Caution: This is a significant system-wide change and requires careful planning, testing, and potentially downtime. Consult SAP Support before making any changes.**
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Alternatively, if the issue is with specific data, consider a data cleansing process to convert the problematic text to the correct encoding before it is processed by S/4HANA.
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After any potential encoding adjustments or data cleansing, re-test the affected functionality.
3. Analyze and Correct Underlying Data Issues advanced
Addresses corrupted or malformed text data that prevents proper conversion.
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Examine the specific text data that triggers the error. This might involve using debugging tools within SAP or directly querying the database tables containing the text.
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Look for non-standard characters, control characters, or unusually long text strings that might be causing parsing or conversion problems.
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If specific records are identified as problematic, use ABAP programs or SQL to correct or sanitize the data. For example, you might use string manipulation functions to remove invalid characters.
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Example SQL to identify potentially problematic text fields (assuming a table `MY_TEXT_TABLE` with a text field `TEXT_FIELD`):
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SELECT TEXT_FIELD FROM MY_TEXT_TABLE WHERE LENGTH(TEXT_FIELD) > 10000 OR TEXT_FIELD LIKE '%[\x00-\x1F]%';6
After data correction, re-run the process that caused the error. It may be necessary to re-index the corrected data using transaction `RSIMPC`.
4. Review and Apply Relevant SAP Notes easy
Leverages SAP's knowledge base for known issues and their specific fixes.
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Log in to the SAP Support Portal (SAP ONE Support Launchpad).
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Search for SAP Notes using keywords such as 'Error 5350', 'ERR_TEXT_LA_INXIGHT_TEXT_CONV', 'text conversion', and your S/4HANA version.
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Carefully review the found SAP Notes for any known issues that match your specific scenario or symptom.
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If a relevant SAP Note is found, follow the instructions provided within the note. This may involve applying a support package, implementing a correction instruction, or performing specific configuration steps.
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After applying any recommended SAP Note corrections, test the affected functionality.