How To Fix CUSDIR508 - You can only change the text in the original language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CUSDIR - Originality Attributes for Customizing Tables

• Message number: 508

• Message text: You can only change the text in the original language

What causes this issue?

The object &V3& has the original language &V1&. This means that you
cannot edit this object in the language &V2&.

What to do next

Use the corresponding transaction to check whether the original
language of &V3& is correct.
If necessary, check the original language to &V2&, or log on to the
system again in the original language &V1&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CUSDIR508 - You can only change the text in the original language ?

  The SAP error message CUSDIR508, which states "You can only change the text in the original language," typically occurs when you are trying to modify a text element in a language other than the original language of the text. This is common in scenarios where multilingual support is implemented in SAP, and the system restricts changes to ensure data integrity and consistency across different languages.
  
  Cause:
  
  Language Restriction: The text you are trying to edit is set in the original language of the SAP system (usually the language in which the system was installed). SAP restricts changes to this text to prevent inconsistencies.
  User Settings: Your user profile may be set to a different language, which can lead to confusion when trying to edit texts.
  Text Object: The text you are trying to change may belong to a specific text object that has restrictions on editing in non-original languages.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change to Original Language: Switch your