How To Fix 42623 - The source language is different from in the previous translation

42623 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 623

• Message text: The source language is different from in the previous translation

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42623 - Details

• The SAP error message 42623, which states "The source language is different from in the previous translation," typically occurs in the context of translation management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with text elements that require translation into different languages.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to translate a text element (like a field label, message, or documentation) into a language that differs from the source language used in a previous translation. For example, if the original text was translated from English to German, and you then try to translate it from French to German without first establishing a valid source language, SAP will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Source Language: Ensure that the source language of the text you are trying to translate matches the source language of the previous translation. You can do this by reviewing the translation history or the original text.
  
  
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