How To Fix 42787 - Selected folder is already translated in language &1

42787 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 787

• Message text: Selected folder is already translated in language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42787 - Selected folder is already translated in language &1 ?

  The SAP error message 42787, which states "Selected folder is already translated in language &1," typically occurs when you attempt to create or modify a translation for a folder that has already been translated into the specified language. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of translation management or when working with SAP GUI elements.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system detects that the folder you are trying to translate already has an existing translation for the specified language. This is a safeguard to prevent duplicate translations and ensure data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Translations:
  
  Verify if the folder has already been translated into the language indicated by the error message. You can do this by navigating to the translation management area in SAP and checking the existing translations for that folder.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Translation:
  
  If a translation already exists and you