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 the "Defaults" tab.
  
  
  
  Maintain Status Texts:
  
  Verify if the status texts for the required language are maintained in the system. This can be done through the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) or by checking the relevant tables (e.g., TTX01 for status texts).
  If the texts are missing, you may need to create or update them.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Issues:
  
  Review the data associated with the status texts to ensure there are no inconsistencies or errors.
  You may need to run consistency checks or data validation processes.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the status texts. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Contact System Specialist:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to contact a system specialist or SAP support for further investigation. They can provide deeper insights into the system configuration and any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG)
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)
  SE16 (Data Browser)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  TTX01: Status Texts
  T002: Language Key Table
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the AW708 error in your SAP system.