How To Fix 42870 - You can't yet check in translation with different source and target files

42870 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 870

• Message text: You can't yet check in translation with different source and target files

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42870 - You can't yet check in translation with different source and target files ?

  The SAP error message 42870, which states "You can't yet check in translation with different source and target files," typically occurs in the context of SAP's translation management system, particularly when working with translation workbench or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a mismatch between the source and target files during the translation check-in process. Specifically, it can occur if:
  
  The source file has been modified or is different from the one that was originally used for the translation.
  The target file being checked in does not correspond correctly to the source file.
  There may be inconsistencies in the language settings or configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Source and Target Files:
  
  Ensure that the source file you are trying to check in has not been altered since the translation was started.
  Confirm that the target file corresponds to the correct source file.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Make sure that the language