How To Fix AQ542 - No texts exist in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 542

• Message text: No texts exist in language &

What causes this issue?

You attempted to perform a language comparison, but neither source
language texts nor target language texts exist for the selected query
object (query, functional area, user group).

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?

Perform language comparison using a source language for which texts
exist. Texts exist in the language originally used to maintain the
selected query object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ542 - No texts exist in language & ?

  The SAP error message AQ542 "No texts exist in language &" typically indicates that the system is trying to access a text or description in a specific language, but there are no texts available for that language in the relevant database or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Texts: The primary cause of this error is that the texts for the specified language have not been maintained in the system. This can happen if the language has been added to the system but no translations or texts have been provided for certain objects (like materials, documents, etc.).
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available texts in the system. If a user is logged in with a language that does not have corresponding texts, this error can occur.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it’s possible that the language texts were not included or were not properly transferred.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Language Texts:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE63 for translation) to maintain the texts for the missing language.
  Ensure that all necessary texts are translated and saved in the system for the required objects.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the user’s language settings in the user profile. You can do this by navigating to the user settings in the SAP GUI.
  If the user needs to work in a different language, consider changing the logon language to one that has the required texts.
  
  
  
  Use Default Language:
  
  If texts are not available in the desired language, consider using a default language (like English) that has the necessary texts available.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on maintaining texts for the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find the missing texts, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE63 (Translation), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAPScript Forms), etc.
  Language Configuration: You can check the languages installed in your SAP system via transaction SMLT.
  User Profile: You can view and edit user profiles using transaction SU01.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AQ542 error and ensure that the necessary texts are available in the required language.