How To Fix DS536 - Untranslated texts from master language & will also be displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 536

• Message text: Untranslated texts from master language & will also be displayed

What causes this issue?

In trying to display text in the display languange, the system found
texts which exist in the master language but not in the display
languge. These texts will be displayed in the master language (according
to Table TADIR) in display mode. On the screen these texts will be
identified as not being part of the text pool of the logon language
through the master language key being displayed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS536 - Untranslated texts from master language & will also be displayed ?

  The SAP error message DS536 indicates that there are untranslated texts in the master language for certain objects in the system. This typically occurs when texts or descriptions for certain fields, tables, or other elements have not been maintained in the master language, which is usually set to the primary language of the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translations: The primary cause of this error is that certain texts or descriptions have not been translated into the master language.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of language settings in the SAP system.
  Data Migration: If data has been migrated from another system, it may not have included all necessary translations.
  Custom Development: Custom programs or enhancements may not have included translations for new fields or objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Translations:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE63 for translation) and maintain the missing texts in the master language.
  Ensure that all necessary texts are translated and saved.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in the system. You can check the master language settings in transaction SMLT (Language Transport).
  Ensure that the master language is correctly set and that all necessary texts are available in that language.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Developments:
  
  If the error is related to custom developments, review the code to ensure that all texts are properly maintained and translated.
  Use transaction SE80 to check for any missing texts in custom objects.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any other untranslated texts or inconsistencies in the system.
  Use transaction SE11 to check the data dictionary for any untranslated fields.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or area where the error is occurring for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE63: Translation tool for maintaining texts.
  SMLT: Language transport management.
  SE80: Object Navigator for checking custom developments.
  SE11: Data Dictionary for checking table definitions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to untranslated texts.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  By addressing the untranslated texts and ensuring that all necessary translations are maintained, you should be able to resolve the DS536 error message.