How To Fix DT236 - Table & not translation-relevant (Type of translation is deleted)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DT - Table activation (incl. indexes)

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Table & not translation-relevant (Type of translation is deleted)

What causes this issue?

A table is classed as language-dependent when its key contains a
language key field, that is, a field of type LANG.
This is not the case with the specified table. However, an entry was
made for the translation type for this table. This entry makes no sense
for a non-language-dependent table and is deleted.
This situation might occur, for example, if the language key field was
deleted from a table or from the key of the table.

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?

No action required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT236 - Table & not translation-relevant (Type of translation is deleted) ?

  The SAP error message DT236 indicates that a specific table is not relevant for translation because the type of translation has been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's translation tools, where certain tables or fields are expected to have translatable content, but the configuration has been altered or the translation type has been removed.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Translation Type: The translation type associated with the table has been deleted or is no longer valid.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the translation settings in the SAP system may have led to this issue.
  Table Definition: The table in question may have been defined in a way that it is not intended for translation, or it may have been incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Translation Type: Verify if the translation type for the table is still defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Recreate Translation Type: If the translation type has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. This can typically be done through transaction codes like SE63 (Translation) or by using the relevant customizing transactions.
  Adjust Table Settings: If the table is not meant to be translated, ensure that it is correctly marked as non-translatable in the system settings.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to translation issues to see if there are any specific recommendations or patches available.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is affecting critical business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE63 (for translation) and SE11 (for data dictionary) to check the definitions and settings of the tables.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on translation issues.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the DT236 error and implement a suitable solution.