How To Fix /SMB/DEFINITION012 - Saving texts of table &1 failed

/SMB/DEFINITION012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/DEFINITION -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Saving texts of table &1 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/DEFINITION012 - Saving texts of table &1 failed ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/DEFINITION012 Saving texts of table &1 failed typically indicates an issue when trying to save text entries for a specific table in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the configuration of business objects, when working with text elements, or while performing data migrations.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to save text entries for the specified table.
  Database Locking: The table might be locked by another process, preventing the current operation from completing.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being saved, such as invalid characters or formats.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or system resource limitations.
  Missing Text Table: The text table for the specified table might not exist or is not properly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.