How To Fix APB_LAUNCHPAD130 - Text maintenance only possible in original language "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_LAUNCHPAD - Launchpad

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Text maintenance only possible in original language "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_LAUNCHPAD130 - Text maintenance only possible in original language "&1" ?

  The SAP error message APB_LAUNCHPAD130 indicates that text maintenance is only possible in the original language specified (denoted by "&1"). This error typically arises when you are trying to edit or maintain texts in a language that is not the original language of the text object.
  Cause:
  
  Language Settings: The text you are trying to maintain is set in a specific original language, and you are attempting to edit it in a different language.
  Text Object Configuration: The text object may have been configured to allow maintenance only in its original language.
  User Language Settings: The user profile may be set to a different language than the original language of the text.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Switch to Original Language: Change your user interface language to the original language of the text. You can do this by:
  
  Logging out and logging back in with the desired language.
  Changing the language in your user profile settings if your system allows it.
  
  
  
  Check Text Object Settings: If you have the necessary authorizations, check the configuration of the text object to see if it can be modified to allow maintenance in multiple languages.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: If you are using a specific transaction code to maintain texts, ensure that you are using the correct one that supports multilingual text maintenance.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to the text object you are working with.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you believe it should not be occurring, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Profile Settings: You can check and change your user profile settings in SAP by navigating to the user settings menu.
  Language Key: Each text object in SAP is associated with a language key. Ensure you are aware of the original language key for the text you are trying to maintain.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APB_LAUNCHPAD130 error and successfully maintain the text in the original language.