How To Fix AUT119 - System cannot reliably determine desired text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUT - Messages for Enhancement for Audit Trails

• Message number: 119

• Message text: System cannot reliably determine desired text

What causes this issue?

The system cannot reliably determine the selected long text. Archive
information structure &V1& is not completely set up for all long texts
that were created after the selected long text.

System Response

The system cannot access long texts for which no archive information
structure is set up. It determines the next long text for which the
archive information structure is set up. This means that there is no
guarantee that the displayed text is the one you require.

How to fix this error?

Set up archive information structure &V1& for archiving session &V2&
(transaction <AB>SARI</> -> pushbutton <ZK>Status</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUT119 - System cannot reliably determine desired text ?

  The SAP error message AUT119: System cannot reliably determine desired text typically occurs in the context of text determination in SAP, particularly when the system is unable to find or determine the appropriate text for a specific object or transaction. This can happen in various modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or others where text elements are used.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Text Records: The required text records may not exist in the system for the specific object (e.g., sales order, purchase order).
  Text Determination Procedure: The text determination procedure may not be correctly configured or may not be assigned to the relevant document type.
  Language Settings: The language settings for the user or the document may not match the available texts in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from determining the correct text.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the text records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Text Records: Verify that the necessary text records exist for the object in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction and checking the text tab.
  Review Text Determination Procedure: Ensure that the text determination procedure is correctly set up and assigned to the relevant document type. This can be done in the customizing settings (SPRO).
  Language Settings: Check the language settings for both the user and the document. Ensure that the texts are available in the required language.
  Data Consistency: Review the data for any inconsistencies that might be causing the issue. This may involve checking related master data or transaction data.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and access the text records.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAPScript Forms), or SPRO (Customizing) to check and configure text settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for text determination procedures and configuration settings specific to the module you are working with.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.