How To Fix DDU403 - Table &: Exactly one field & of type LANG, marking of text lang. possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDU - Dictionary Tools 5.0

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Table &: Exactly one field & of type LANG, marking of text lang. possible

INCLUDE DT195 OBJECT DOKU ID NA

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDU403 - Table &: Exactly one field & of type LANG, marking of text lang. possible ?

  The SAP error message DDU403 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a table that is expected to have a language field. Specifically, the error states that there should be exactly one field of type LANG in the specified table, which is necessary for marking text in different languages.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Field: The table does not have any field defined as a language field (of type LANG).
  Multiple Language Fields: The table has more than one field defined as a language field, which violates the requirement of having exactly one.
  Incorrect Table Configuration: The table may not be configured correctly in the Data Dictionary (SE11) or the relevant structure may not be set up properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the table that is causing the error and display its definition.
  Verify that there is exactly one field of type LANG. If there are none or more than one, you will need to adjust the table definition.
  
  
  
  Modify Table Structure:
  
  If there is no language field, add a new field of type LANG.
  If there are multiple language fields, you will need to remove the extra fields, ensuring that only one remains.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes: If you are making changes in a development environment, ensure that you transport the changes to the appropriate environments (e.g., QA, Production) after testing.
  
  
  Check Related Structures: If the table is part of a larger structure or is used in conjunction with other tables, ensure that those related structures are also correctly configured.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  LANG Field: The LANG field is typically used in SAP to store language codes (e.g., DE for German, EN for English) and is essential for multilingual support in text fields.
  Data Dictionary (SE11): This is the transaction code used to access the Data Dictionary in SAP, where you can view and modify table definitions.
  Transport Management: Changes made in the development environment need to be transported to other environments using the Transport Management System (TMS).
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Always back up your table definitions before making changes.
  Test the changes in a development or QA environment before moving to production.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team if you are unsure about making changes to the table structure.