How To Fix S_AUT119 - System cannot reliably determine the requested text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_AUT - Audit Trail (ILM): Messages

• Message number: 119

• Message text: System cannot reliably determine the requested text

What causes this issue?

The system cannot reliably determine the selected long text. At the
moment, the archive info structure &V1& has not been completely set up
for all long texts that came into being after the selected long text.

System Response

The system cannot access long texts for which no archive info structure
has been set up. It determines the next long text for which the archive
info structure has been set up. Under these circumstances, it cannot be
guaranteed taht the text displayed is the one desired.

How to fix this error?

Set up the archive info structure &V1& for the archiv run &V2&
(transaction <LS>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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_AUT119 - System cannot reliably determine the requested text ?

  The SAP error message S_AUT119 ("System cannot reliably determine the requested text") typically occurs when the system is unable to find or access the text elements that are required for a specific transaction or report. This can happen for various reasons, including missing text elements, issues with language settings, or problems with the transport of text elements between systems.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Text Elements: The required text elements (like short texts, long texts, etc.) may not exist in the system.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the language of the text elements.
  Transport Issues: If the text elements were recently transported from another system, there may have been an issue during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the text elements.
  Custom Development: If the error occurs in a custom program or report, there may be issues in the code that prevent the text from being retrieved.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Text Elements: Verify that the required text elements exist in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (SAPScript Forms).
  Language Settings: Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  Transport Logs: If the text elements were recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues with the transport.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the text elements. This can be checked using transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Debugging: If the error occurs in a custom program, consider debugging the program to identify where the text retrieval is failing.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAPscript Forms), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide fixes or workarounds for this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to text elements and language settings for further insights.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.