How To Fix AD946 - Active table & is lang.-spec. (no translation type defined)


AD946 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

  • Message number: 946

  • Message text: Active table & is lang.-spec. (no translation type defined)

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  • What causes this issue?

    The specified table is marked as translation-relevant, but has no
    language key field. Such a key field of type LANG is necessary for
    translation-relevant tables, however, in order to be able to
    distinguish entries in different languages.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

    Check whether the table flag is correct as translation-relevant. If
    necessary, cancel the flag.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD946 - Active table & is lang.-spec. (no translation type defined) ?
    The SAP error message AD946 indicates that there is an issue with the active table in relation to language-specific settings. This error typically arises when a table is defined to hold language-specific data, but there is no translation type defined for it. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
    
    Cause: Language-Specific Table: The table in question is designed to store data that is specific to different languages (i.e., it has language-dependent fields). Missing Translation Type: The error occurs when the system expects a translation type to be defined for the table, but it is either missing or incorrectly configured.
    Solution: Check Table Definition: Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the definition of the table that is causing the error. Ensure that the table is correctly defined as a language-dependent table. Define Translation Type: If the table is indeed language-specific, you need to define a translation type for it. This can be done in

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