How To Fix 42840 - No language access possible to info object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 840

• Message text: No language access possible to info object

What causes this issue?

You refer to a content object that cannot be displayed in any
language.None of the following languages exist:
Language of the set context
Secondary language
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?

Have the content object translated.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42840 - No language access possible to info object ?

  The SAP error message "42840 No language access possible to info object" typically occurs when there is an issue with the language settings or the language access for a specific InfoObject in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error indicates that the system cannot access the data for the specified InfoObject in the required language.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Language Data: The InfoObject may not have been maintained for the required language. This can happen if the language-specific data has not been entered or if the InfoObject is not set up to support multiple languages.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings in their SAP profile may not match the languages available for the InfoObject.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another, the language data may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoObject in the specified language.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Language Maintenance:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check if the InfoObject has been maintained for the required language.
  If not, you may need to enter the necessary language-specific data.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Profile Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correctly configured. This can be done in the user profile settings (transaction SU01).
  Check the "Logon Data" tab to see the default language and adjust it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the InfoObject was recently transported, verify that the transport included all necessary language data.
  If language data is missing, you may need to re-transport the InfoObject with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoObject in the specified language.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific InfoObject and language settings for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP BW Documentation: Review the official SAP BW documentation for best practices on maintaining InfoObjects and handling language settings.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.