How To Fix S>474 - Error while reading content of &1 &2 (language &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S> -

• Message number: 474

• Message text: Error while reading content of &1 &2 (language &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S>474 - Error while reading content of &1 &2 (language &3) ?

  The SAP error message S>474 indicates that there was an issue while reading the content of a specific object in the system. The placeholders &1, &2, and &3 typically represent the object type, object name, and language, respectively. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access texts, documentation, or other content related to a specific object.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing Object: The object you are trying to access may not exist in the specified language.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object.
  Corrupted Data: The data related to the object may be corrupted or improperly configured.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile may not match the language of the object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the object (e.g., text, documentation) exists in the system for the specified language. You can do this by using transaction codes relevant to the object type (e.g., SE11 for database tables, SE78 for SAPscript forms).
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: If you suspect data corruption, you may need to run consistency checks or repair tools specific to the object type. For example, for texts, you might use transaction SE63 to check translation consistency.
  
  
  Transport Logs: If the object was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues during the transport process.
  
  
  Language Settings: Ensure that the user’s language settings are correctly configured. You can check this in the user profile settings (transaction SU01).
  
  
  Recreate Object: If the object is missing or corrupted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for the specific object type you are dealing with (e.g., SE11, SE78, SE63).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.