How To Fix FT354 - System error: Error for INIT_TEXT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 354

• Message text: System error: Error for INIT_TEXT

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT354 - System error: Error for INIT_TEXT ?

  The SAP error message FT354, which states "System error: Error for INIT_TEXT," typically indicates an issue related to the initialization of text elements in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of a program, report, or transaction that involves text processing.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing Text Elements: The text elements required for the program or transaction may be missing or not properly defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the text elements or the related objects.
  Corrupted Data: There may be corrupted data in the database that is causing the text initialization to fail.
  System Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the text elements were transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Text Elements: Verify that all required text elements are defined and available in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant text tables or using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (SAPScript Forms).
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the text elements. You can check this using transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant database tables to identify and correct any corrupted data. You can use transaction SE14 (Database Utility) for this purpose.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs to ensure that all objects were transported correctly and that there were no errors during the process.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAPscript Forms), and SM21 (System Log) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurs and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the FT354 error in your SAP system.