How To Fix APB_LAUNCHPAD114 - Text &1 does not exist in default source language &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_LAUNCHPAD - Launchpad

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Text &1 does not exist in default source language &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_LAUNCHPAD114 - Text &1 does not exist in default source language &2. ?

  The SAP error message APB_LAUNCHPAD114 indicates that a specific text (denoted as &1) does not exist in the default source language (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Launchpad or when dealing with translations and language settings in SAP applications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Elements: The text element that the system is trying to retrieve is not available in the specified default language. This can happen if the text has not been translated or if it has been deleted.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The default language settings in the user profile or system configuration may not be set correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the text elements were recently transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the text to be missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Elements: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE63 for translation) and check if the text element exists for the specified language. If it does not exist, you may need to create or translate it.
  
  
  
  Update Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the default language settings in the user profile are correct. You can check this in the user settings (SU01) or system settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the issue is related to a transport, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the relevant objects or manually create the missing text elements in the target system.
  
  
  
  Fallback Language:
  
  If the text is not available in the default language, check if there is a fallback language configured. The system may be able to retrieve the text from a fallback language if it is set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application or module you are working with. There may be specific instructions or known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE63 (Translation) for managing translations.
  SU01 (User Maintenance) for checking user settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Language Packs: 
  
  Ensure that the necessary language packs are installed and activated in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.