How To Fix 6G055 - Existing translation is incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6G - Messages for System Administration Assistant

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Existing translation is incomplete

What causes this issue?

You want to use the logon language as the original language.

System Response

However, not all of the customer entries in the structure of the System
Administration Assistant are translated in the logon language.
This is a prerequisite so that the logon language can be used as the
original language.

How to fix this error?

First complete the translation and then change the original language.
To translate, choose Goto -> Translation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6G055 - Existing translation is incomplete ?

  The SAP error message 6G055: Existing translation is incomplete typically occurs when there is a missing or incomplete translation for a specific text element in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with texts in different languages for master data, documents, or user interface elements.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translations: The primary cause of this error is that the system has a text element that is expected to have a translation in the specified language, but it is either missing or incomplete.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not be configured correctly, leading to the system looking for translations that do not exist.
  Transport Issues: If translations were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in incomplete translations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Translations:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE63 for translation) and check if the translation for the specific text element exists in the required language.
  If it is missing, you can create or complete the translation.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings (transaction SU01).
  Make sure that the language you are working with is supported and properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to see if there were any errors related to translations.
  If necessary, re-transport the relevant objects or manually create the missing translations.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SE63:
  
  Use transaction SE63 to manage translations. You can search for the specific text element and see if it has been translated into the required language.
  If you find that the translation is incomplete, you can edit it directly in SE63.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling translations and language settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE63 (Translation), SU01 (User Maintenance), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAPScript Forms).
  Language Configuration: Ensure that the languages are properly configured in the system settings (transaction SMLT).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to translations or this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 6G055 and ensure that the necessary translations are complete in your SAP system.