How To Fix ABAP_LANGUAGE_VRSN016 - Determination of ABAP language version of object &1 failed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ABAP_LANGUAGE_VRSN - ABAP Language Version

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Determination of ABAP language version of object &1 failed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ABAP_LANGUAGE_VRSN016 - Determination of ABAP language version of object &1 failed. ?

  The SAP error message ABAP_LANGUAGE_VRSN016 indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to determine the ABAP language version of a specific object. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  Cause
  
  
  Missing Language Version: The object in question may not have a language version available in the system. This can happen if the object was created or modified in a language that is not supported or if the language version was not properly transported.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in the language version not being included.
  
  
  Object Deletion or Inconsistency: The object might have been deleted or is in an inconsistent state, leading to the inability to determine its language version.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the language version of the object.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the object exists in the system and that it has the necessary language versions. You can do this by checking the object in the relevant transaction (e.g., SE80 for repository objects).
  
  
  Transport Request: If the object was recently transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary language versions were included. You may need to re-transport the object with the correct language version.
  
  
  Recreate Language Version: If the language version is missing, you may need to recreate it. This can be done by copying the existing version of the object and translating it into the required language.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object and its language versions. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  System Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any inconsistencies related to the object. This can be done using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE37 (Function Modules).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE37 (Function Modules) for checking and managing objects.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to ABAP development and language handling for more insights into managing language versions of objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the ABAP_LANGUAGE_VRSN016 error message.