How To Fix VX108 - FORM routine TEXT_REF_ALL: INIT TEXT unsuccessfully completed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VX - Text processing messages

• Message number: 108

• Message text: FORM routine TEXT_REF_ALL: INIT TEXT unsuccessfully completed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VX108 - FORM routine TEXT_REF_ALL: INIT TEXT unsuccessfully completed ?

  The SAP error message VX108, which states "FORM routine TEXT_REF_ALL: INIT TEXT unsuccessfully completed," typically occurs in the context of text handling in SAP, particularly when dealing with text objects or text management in sales and distribution (SD) modules. This error indicates that there was a failure in initializing text data for a specific object.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Text Objects: The text object that the system is trying to access may not be defined or may be missing in the configuration.
  Incorrect Text ID: The text ID being referenced may not exist or may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the text data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the text data stored in the database.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for text management in the relevant application area may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Text Object Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE75 (Text Object Management) and verify that the text object and text ID are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the text types are properly configured for the relevant application area.
  
  
  
  Verify Text ID:
  
  Ensure that the text ID being used in the transaction or program is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify text data. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the text data. You can use transaction SE38 to execute relevant programs that check for inconsistencies in text data.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant ABAP code to identify where the error occurs and gather more information about the context of the failure.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including transaction codes, user roles, and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE75 - Text Object Management
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  SE38 - ABAP Program Execution
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to text management in the specific module you are working with (e.g., SD, MM).
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the VX108 error in your SAP system.