How To Fix RSAR321 - Text flag cannot be changed, as long as the text title is active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 321

• Message text: Text flag cannot be changed, as long as the text title is active

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to change the text flag. However, the assigned tab
register is still active.

How to fix this error?

Activate another tab register and repeat the change.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR321 - Text flag cannot be changed, as long as the text title is active ?

  The SAP error message RSAR321 indicates that you are trying to change the text flag of a text title that is currently active. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with text objects.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the text title you are attempting to modify is still in use or active in the system. In SAP BW, text objects are often linked to InfoObjects, and if they are active, certain changes (like modifying the text flag) cannot be made until the text title is deactivated.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Deactivate the Text Title:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (usually RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the InfoObject that contains the text title.
  Find the text object and deactivate it. This may involve changing the status of the text object from "active" to "inactive."
  
  
  
  Change the Text Flag:
  
  Once the text title is deactivated, you should be able to change the text flag as needed.
  
  
  
  Reactivate the Text Title:
  
  After making the necessary changes, reactivate the text title to ensure it is available for use in your reports and queries.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or objects that might be using the text title. If there are, you may need to address those before you can deactivate the text title.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance) for managing InfoObjects and their texts.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to include your changes in a transport request if they need to be moved to a production environment.
  Documentation: Always refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to your version of SAP BW/BI, as there may be slight variations in the process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAR321 error and successfully change the text flag for the text title in question.