How To Fix 5A383 - Translation will only be made in existing interval & - &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 383

• Message text: Translation will only be made in existing interval & - &

What causes this issue?

You want to translate a record and simultaneously change the validity
interval.

System Response

Translation can only be done in the existing interval. It is not
possible to change the interval and translate at the same time. In this
case, the interval change will be ignored and the translation will be
carried out in the existing interval.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A383 - Translation will only be made in existing interval & - & ?

  The SAP error message 5A383 indicates that a translation is being attempted outside of an existing interval. This typically occurs in the context of translation management within SAP, where certain texts or terms are expected to be translated only within defined intervals or ranges.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Translation Interval: The translation you are trying to perform does not fall within the defined intervals for the source text.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings may not be correctly configured, leading to the system not recognizing the translation interval.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the translation from being processed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Translation Intervals:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE63 for translation) and verify the defined translation intervals for the object you are working on.
  Ensure that the text you are trying to translate falls within these intervals.
  
  
  
  Review Language Settings:
  
  Check the language settings in your user profile and ensure that the target language for translation is correctly set.
  Make sure that the source text is available in the specified language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Translations:
  
  If the translation interval does not exist, you may need to create or adjust the intervals in the translation management settings.
  Use transaction SE63 to maintain translations and intervals as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing translations and intervals.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data that could be causing the issue. This may involve checking related tables or configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE63 (Translation), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAPScript Forms).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal for detailed information on translation management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.