How To Fix APB_LAUNCHPAD159 - No master language is set for text &1 &2 (original text key &3 &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_LAUNCHPAD - Launchpad

• Message number: 159

• Message text: No master language is set for text &1 &2 (original text key &3 &4)

What causes this issue?

No master language flag is set for the text in administration table
<AB>DOKIL</>.

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?

This inconsistency can be corrected by running report
<AB>APB_LPD_CORRECT_TEXTTABLES</> for the corresponding launchpad.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_LAUNCHPAD159 - No master language is set for text &1 &2 (original text key &3 &4) ?

  The SAP error message APB_LAUNCHPAD159 indicates that there is no master language set for a specific text key in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Launchpad or when dealing with translations and text elements in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Language: The error arises when the system cannot find a master language for the specified text key. This can happen if the text key has not been defined in the master language or if the master language has not been set up correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to language settings or text management.
  Transport Issues: If the text elements were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the master language was not included or set up properly, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Language Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SMLT (Language Transport) and check if the master language is set correctly for the relevant text keys.
  Ensure that the master language is defined in the system settings.
  
  
  
  Define Texts in Master Language:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) to check if the text key exists in the master language.
  If the text key is missing, you may need to create or maintain the text in the master language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in the user profile and system settings are correctly configured.
  You can check the language settings in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) for the user experiencing the issue.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue is related to transport, ensure that the transport requests containing the text elements have been properly imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  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.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.