How To Fix E2262 - Text field &1 cannot be translated (-> Documentation)

E2262 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Text field &1 cannot be translated (-> Documentation)

What causes this issue?

A text field (&V1&) of the type STRING, SSTRING, or CHAR with a length
greater than 255 is used in a language-dependent table. Such text fields
cannot be translated.

System Response

This is only a warning.

How to fix this error?

Only text fields of the type CHAR (with maximum length 255) are
translatable.
If the text field (&V1&) is relevant for translation, use a CHAR field
up to a maximum length of 255.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2262 - Text field &1 cannot be translated (-> Documentation) ?

  The SAP error message E2262, which states "Text field &1 cannot be translated (-> Documentation)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the translation of text fields in SAP. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation or modification of texts in different languages, particularly in customizing or configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translation: The text field specified in the error message does not have a corresponding translation in the target language.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not be configured correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the text field was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the translation for the specified text field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Translations: Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE63 for translation) and check if the text field has been