How To Fix BTFR_MESS108 - The target language must not be the same as the source language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BTFR_MESS - Messages for BTFR Text Administration

• Message number: 108

• Message text: The target language must not be the same as the source language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BTFR_MESS108 - The target language must not be the same as the source language ?

  The SAP error message BTFR_MESS108 indicates that there is an issue with language settings during a translation process. Specifically, the error states that the target language must not be the same as the source language. This typically occurs when you are trying to translate text from one language to another, but both the source and target languages are set to the same value.
  Cause:
  
  Same Source and Target Language: The most common cause of this error is that the source language and target language fields are set to the same language code (e.g., both set to English).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the translation settings or the translation tool being used.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently selected the same language for both source and target.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Go to the translation transaction or tool you are using (e.g., SE63 for translation).
  Verify that the source language and target language are different. For example, if the source language is set to English (EN), the target language should be set to a different language, such as German (DE) or French (FR).
  
  
  
  Change Target Language:
  
  If you find that both languages are the same, change the target language to the desired language for translation.
  
  
  
  Review Translation Requests:
  
  If you are working with translation requests, ensure that the requests are correctly configured with different source and target languages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct language codes or settings, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on language settings.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If this error occurs frequently, consider providing training or documentation to users on how to properly set up translation tasks to avoid this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to translations in SAP include:
  
  SE63: Translation tool for various objects.
  SMLT: Language transport management.
  
  
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP (e.g., EN for English, DE for German, FR for French).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to translation errors.
  
  By ensuring that the source and target languages are different, you should be able to resolve the BTFR_MESS108 error and proceed with your translation tasks.