How To Fix 42266 - Primary file is not translatable

42266 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Primary file is not translatable

What causes this issue?

This message can appear while selecting or dragging and dropping one or
more files in the info object list (IOL) or structure view when an
attempt is made in the translation mode of SAP GUI to assign a
translated version to an existing info object.
The prerequisite is that the file format of the primary component of the
existing info object is flagged as "translation relevant" in table
IWDOCFRMT. Conversely, the file format of the primary component of the
newly translated version is NOT translatable in accordance with the
settings in table IWDOCFRMT.

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?

Select a file format for the primary component that is valid for the
translation. If this is not possible, contact the system administrator
or check the settings of the selected file format.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can also use transaction SI24 to edit file formats or check
translatability in SAP Knowledge Warehouse: <LS>SAP Knowledge Warehouse
-> Settings in Knowledge Warehouse System -> Development of Info Objects
-> File Formats of Info Objects</>.
Alternatively, the entry can be changed in table IWDOCFRMT.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

42266 - Details

• The SAP error message "42266 Primary file is not translatable" typically occurs when there is an issue with the translation of a primary file in the SAP system. This error is often related to the configuration of the system or the specific file being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  File Type: The primary file being referenced may not be of a type that is translatable. For example, certain file formats or data types may not support translation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the file from being translated.
  Missing Language Settings: The system may not have the necessary language settings or translations available for the file in question.
  File Corruption: The file itself may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to issues during the translation process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Type: Ensure that the file you are trying to translate is of a supported type. If it is not, consider converting it to a