How To Fix AD665 - Target language and original language must be different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 665

• Message text: Target language and original language must be different

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD665 - Target language and original language must be different ?

  The SAP error message AD665 ("Target language and original language must be different") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a translation or language-related operation in SAP, and the source (original) language is the same as the target language. This is not allowed because the system requires that the two languages be different to facilitate the translation process.
  Cause:
  
  Same Language Selection: The user has selected the same language for both the original text and the target text. For example, trying to translate from English to English.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the translation settings or language settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Change Language Selection: Ensure that the target language is different from the original language. For example, if the original language is English (EN), the target language should be set to a different language, such as German (DE) or French (FR).
  Check Translation Settings: Review the translation settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are configured correctly. This may involve checking the transaction codes related to translations, such as SE63 (Translation: Initial Screen).
  User Input Validation: If you are developing a custom program or using a custom transaction, ensure that there is validation in place to prevent users from selecting the same language for both fields.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like SE63 (for translation) and SE11 (for data dictionary) to manage language settings.
  Language Settings: Check the language settings in the user profile (SU01) to ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations and language options available.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  
  By ensuring that the original and target languages are different, you should be able to resolve the AD665 error and proceed with your translation tasks in SAP.