How To Fix ABAP_LANGUAGE_VRSN020 - Set ABAP language version for packages via Package Functions.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ABAP_LANGUAGE_VRSN - ABAP Language Version

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Set ABAP language version for packages via Package Functions.

What causes this issue?

You can not longer maintain the ABAP Language Version for a Package with
this View or Function.

System Response

Function no longer supported.,,,,

How to fix this error?

The setting of ABAP Language Version for a Package moved to the Package
Definition itself.
Please open the Package and set the ABAP Language Version in the field
Language Version.

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 ABAP_LANGUAGE_VRSN020 - Set ABAP language version for packages via Package Functions. ?

  The SAP error message ABAP_LANGUAGE_VRSN020 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the ABAP language version settings for a specific package in the SAP system. This error can occur when the system is unable to determine or set the appropriate language version for the ABAP objects within a package.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Version: The package may not have a defined language version, or the language version is not compatible with the objects contained within the package.
  Inconsistent Language Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the language settings across different objects in the package.
  Transport Issues: If the package was transported from another system, the language version settings may not have been correctly transported.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to set or change the language version for the package.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Set Language Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Select the package in question.
  Right-click on the package and choose Package Functions > Set ABAP Language Version.
  Follow the prompts to set the appropriate language version for the package.
  
  
  
  Check Object Consistency:
  
  Review the objects within the package to ensure that they are all compatible with the selected language version.
  If there are inconsistencies, you may need to adjust the language settings for individual objects.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the package was transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects and settings were included.
  If needed, re-transport the package with the correct language settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify package settings. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ABAP language versions for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Builder).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  ABAP Language Versions: Understanding how ABAP language versions work and their impact on development can help in managing packages effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.