How To Fix 42643 - Info object can only be edited in the original language

42643 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 643

• Message text: Info object can only be edited in the original language

What causes this issue?

You tried to edit an object in the language &V1&. Its original language
is &V2&. Objects can only be changed in the original 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?

Check the language specified. Use the translation functionality to
change the object in the language &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42643 - Info object can only be edited in the original language ?

  The SAP error message 42643, which states "Info object can only be edited in the original language," typically occurs when you attempt to edit an InfoObject (such as a characteristic or key figure) in a language other than the original language in which it was created. This restriction is in place to maintain data integrity and consistency across different language versions of the InfoObject.
  
  Cause:
  
  Language Settings: The user is trying to edit the InfoObject in a language that is not the original language of the InfoObject.
  User Profile: The user’s language settings in their SAP profile may not match the original language of the InfoObject.
  InfoObject Configuration: The InfoObject may have been configured to restrict editing to its original language.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Switch to Original Language:
  
  Identify the original language of the InfoObject. This can usually be found in the InfoObject's properties or documentation.
  Change your user interface language to