How To Fix 42758 - Source language = &1, target language = &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 758

• Message text: Source language = &1, target language = &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42758 - Source language = &1, target language = &2 ?

  The SAP error message 42758 typically indicates an issue related to language settings in the SAP system, specifically when there is a mismatch or an issue with the source and target languages during a translation process. The message format usually looks like this:
  Source language = &1, target language = &2
  Cause:
  
  Language Configuration: The source or target language may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the language is not installed or activated in the SAP system.
  Missing Translations: The error may occur if there are missing translations for the specified source or target languages in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Language Codes: The language codes used may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform translations between the specified languages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Installation:
  
  Go to transaction code SMLT to check if the required languages are installed and activated in the system.
  If the language is not installed, you may need to install it using the appropriate transport requests.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Codes:
  
  Ensure that the language codes used in the translation process are correct and match the codes defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Translation Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SE63 to access the translation tools and verify if the necessary translations exist for the specified languages.
  If translations are missing, you may need to create them.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform translations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to language settings and translations for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE63: Translation tools for managing translations.
  SMLT: Language transport management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to language settings and translations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.