How To Fix 42641 - Info object cannot be translated in the original language

42641 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 641

• Message text: Info object cannot be translated in the original language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42641 - Info object cannot be translated in the original language ?

  The SAP error message "42641 Info object cannot be translated in the original language" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the translation of an InfoObject. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a translation for a specific InfoObject in the original language set for the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Translations: The primary cause of this error is that the InfoObject does not have a translation available in the original language. This can happen if the InfoObject was created without providing translations or if the translations were deleted or not properly maintained.
  
  
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system configuration may not match the language in which the InfoObject is expected to be translated.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the translations