How To Fix W4254 - Error deleting text: & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Error deleting text: & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4254 - Error deleting text: & & & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W4254 - Error deleting text: & & &
  
  Cause:
  The error message W4254 typically occurs when there is an issue deleting a text object in SAP. The placeholders & & & in the message usually represent specific details such as the text ID, language, or object key that failed to be deleted.
  Common causes include:
  
  Text object is locked or in use: The text you are trying to delete might be locked by another user or process.
  Authorization issues: The user attempting the deletion does not have sufficient authorization to delete the text.
  Text does not exist or already deleted: The text object might have been deleted already or does not exist in the system.
  Database inconsistencies: There might be inconsistencies or corruption in the text tables.
  Technical issues: Problems with the underlying text management function modules or database locks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Existence:
  
  Verify if the text object you are trying to delete actually exists.
  Use transaction SE75 (SAPscript Text Management) or relevant text display transactions to confirm.
  
  
  
  Check Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the text object or related entries are locked.
  If locked by another user or process, coordinate to release the lock.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to delete texts.
  Check roles and authorizations related to text management (e.g., object S_TCODE for transactions, or specific authorization objects related to text).
  
  
  
  Delete via Correct Method:
  
  Use the appropriate SAP transaction or function module to delete the text.
  For SAPscript texts, use SE75 or programmatic deletion via function modules like SAVE_TEXT with deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Check for Database Issues:
  
  Run consistency checks on text tables (e.g., STXH, STXL).
  If inconsistencies are found, consider running database repair or contacting SAP support.
  
  
  
  Review Logs and Dumps:
  
  Check system logs (SM21) and short dumps (ST22) for related errors.
  This might give more insight into the root cause.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message W4254.
  Sometimes, specific patches or corrections are available.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Text Management in SAP:
  
  SAP stores texts in tables like STXH (text header) and STXL (text lines).
  Texts are identified by text ID, language, and object key.
  
  
  
  Function Modules:
  
  READ_TEXT to read texts.
  SAVE_TEXT to create/update/delete texts.
  Proper parameters must be passed to delete texts.
  
  
  
  Common Transactions:
  
  SE75 - SAPscript Text Management.
  SE38 or SE80 - For custom programs managing texts.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_TEXT - Authorization for text management.
  S_TCODE - Authorization for transactions.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Text locked, authorization missing, text not existing, DB inconsistencies, technical issues
  
  
  Solution
  Check existence, release locks, verify authorizations, delete via correct method, check DB, review logs, apply SAP notes
  
  
  Related
  Text tables (STXH, STXL), function modules (READ_TEXT, SAVE_TEXT), transactions (SE75)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact parameters (the & & & values), I can help you analyze the specific text object causing the issue.