How To Fix UIU_TEXT021 - &1, &2: You have switched between SAPscript and HTML-based texts

UIU_TEXT021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UIU_TEXT - generic text service

• Message number: 021

• Message text: &1, &2: You have switched between SAPscript and HTML-based texts

What causes this issue?

If you switch between SAPscript and HTML-based texts, you will change
from which persistency texts are read and written. It is not possible to
read and write texts from a particular text object and ID from both
SAPscript and HTML-based texts. You can only use either SAPscript or
HTML-based texts for a single text object and ID combination.
When swtiching between SAPscript and HTML-based texts, any existing
texts for this text object and ID combination will remain in the
corresponding database tables. Therfore, these texts will not be
included in UI any longer.
Recommendation: It is recommended that you do not switch a text object
and ID combination between SAPscript and HTML-based texts. Use different
text objects and ID combinations.
For more information about text formatting options and persistency, see
<DS:SIMG.CRM_TEXT_FORMAT>Define Text Format</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Configure different or create new text object and ID combinations to
keep SAPscript and HTML-based texts separate.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UIU_TEXT021 - &1, &2: You have switched between SAPscript and HTML-based texts ?

  The SAP error message UIU_TEXT021 indicates that there is a conflict between SAPscript and HTML-based texts in your SAP system. This typically occurs when a user attempts to switch between these two types of text formats in a context where only one format is expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Text Format Conflict: The error arises when the system detects that a user is trying to use both SAPscript and HTML-based text formats in a single transaction or context. This can happen if:
  
  The user has previously created or edited a text in one format and is now trying to switch to the other format.
  The configuration or settings for the text type are not consistent.
  
  
  
  Inconsistent Settings: The settings for the text type in the relevant application may not be properly configured to handle both formats, leading to this error when a switch is attempted.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Consistent Text Format: Ensure that you are using a consistent text format throughout your