How To Fix AW708 - Error when reading status texts in lang. & (Contact System Specialist)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AW - AuC messages

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Error when reading status texts in lang. & (Contact System Specialist)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AW708 - Error when reading status texts in lang. & (Contact System Specialist) ?

  The SAP error message AW708 indicates that there is an issue with reading status texts in a specific language. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the required status text in the specified language, which can occur due to various reasons such as missing language files, incorrect configuration, or issues with the data itself.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Language Translations: The status texts for the specified language may not be maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available translations in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data that prevent the system from retrieving the status texts.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the status texts in the specified language.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correctly configured in their user profile.
  You can check this in the user settings (transaction SU01) under