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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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)

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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 the table definition by specifying the appropriate translation type in the relevant field.
  
  
  
  Adjust Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your SAP system are correctly configured. This includes checking the language settings for the user profile and the system settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes are made to the table definition, ensure that they are included in a transport request and properly transported to the relevant systems (e.g., from development to quality assurance).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling language-specific tables and translation types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SE37 (Function Module), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Language Settings: Familiarize yourself with how language settings work in SAP, including the use of language keys and translation types.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further investigation and resolution.