How To Fix FE096 - An error occurred during selection of the text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FE - CO-PA module pool messages

• Message number: 096

• Message text: An error occurred during selection of the text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE096 - An error occurred during selection of the text ?

  The SAP error message FE096, which states "An error occurred during selection of the text," typically occurs when there is an issue with retrieving or displaying text elements in SAP. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with text elements in forms, reports, or other SAP applications.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Text Elements: The text elements that are being referenced may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the text elements.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings may not be correctly configured, leading to issues in retrieving text in the desired language.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the retrieval of text elements.
  Transport Issues: If the text elements were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Text Elements: Verify that the text elements exist in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE61 for SAPscript texts) and checking if the text is available.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the text elements. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Language Settings: Check the language settings in the user profile (transaction SU01) and ensure that the correct language is set. Also, verify that the text exists in the specified language.
  Database Consistency: Run database consistency checks to ensure that there are no issues with the database that could affect text retrieval.
  Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate problems with the text elements.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE61 (Text Elements), SE78 (SAPscript Forms), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurs and any relevant logs or screenshots.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and potential solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FE096 error in SAP.