How To Fix 42167 - Info object was not translated to language '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Info object was not translated to language '&1'

What causes this issue?

An online translation is only possible if a translation already exists
in the target language.

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?

Create a translation package for an initial translation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42167 - Info object was not translated to language '&1' ?

  The SAP error message 42167, which states "Info object was not translated to language '&1'," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is a missing translation for an InfoObject in a specific language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translations: The primary cause of this error is that the InfoObject (such as a characteristic or key figure) does not have a translation available for the specified language (denoted by '&1').
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not be configured correctly, leading to the system looking for translations that do not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was recently transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the translations may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Translations:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1 for InfoObjects).
  Select the InfoObject in question and check the "Translations" tab to see if the required language translation exists.
  If it does not exist, you can create a new translation for the missing language.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Translations:
  
  If the translation is missing, you can add it by selecting the appropriate language and entering the necessary descriptions for the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Review User Settings:
  
  Check the user settings to ensure that the correct language is set. This can be done in the user profile settings (transaction SU01).
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the InfoObject was recently transported, ensure that the transport request included the translations. If not, you may need to create a new transport request that includes the translations.
  
  
  
  Check Language-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language is properly installed and configured in the SAP system. You can check this in the system settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  SE09 or SE10: Transport Organizer to check transport requests.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on InfoObject management and translations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 42167 and ensure that the InfoObject is properly translated for the specified language.