How To Fix SKTY215 - Your texts cannot be saved at present (automatic distribution is active)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKTY - Übersetzung: Kurztexte

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Your texts cannot be saved at present (automatic distribution is active)

What causes this issue?

You tried to save translations of an object, but a background job to
automatically distribute proposals is processing the same object type.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

(The automatic proposal distribution distributes translated texts in the
proposal pool by specified criteria, to translate new or incorrectly
translated texts without manual effort.)

System Response

Your text save must be cancelled, to avoid database inconsistencies.

How to fix this error?

You can save as usual as soon as the distribution has finished with the
current object type, but you will not be explicitly informed.
In the worst case, you could crash the program when you save if a new
text is created with the same database key by both the distribution and
you. This unlikely case cannot be excluded, but is not a major rest
riction: retranslate the object in this case and you can copy your new s

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SKTY215 - Your texts cannot be saved at present (automatic distribution is active) ?

  The SAP error message SKTY215, which states "Your texts cannot be saved at present (automatic distribution is active)," typically occurs in the context of text management in SAP, particularly when dealing with documents or master data that have associated texts (like material descriptions, customer texts, etc.). This error is often related to the automatic distribution of texts in a system landscape where multiple systems are involved (like a central system and several satellite systems).
  Cause:
  
  Automatic Distribution Active: The error indicates that the system is currently set up for automatic distribution of texts. When this feature is active, the system may prevent manual changes to texts to ensure consistency across systems.
  Locking Mechanism: The system might be locking the text fields to prevent changes while the distribution process is ongoing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the text management or distribution settings that are causing this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Distribution Settings: Review the configuration settings for text distribution in your SAP system. You may need to adjust the settings to allow for manual changes or temporarily disable automatic distribution if necessary.
  Wait for Distribution to Complete: If the system is currently processing a distribution, you may need to wait until that process is complete before attempting to save your texts again.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the text tables that might be preventing changes. If you find any locks, you may need to resolve them.
  Consult with Basis Team: If you are unsure about the configuration or if the issue persists, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator. They can provide insights into the system's configuration and help troubleshoot the issue.
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the texts. Lack of proper permissions can also lead to errors when trying to save changes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to text management and distribution for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on text management and distribution processes to better understand how they work and how to configure them properly.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SKTY215 error and implement a solution to resolve it.