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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• 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 translated into the required language. If not, provide the necessary translation.
  Review Language Settings: Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings (transaction SU01).
  Transport Requests: If the text field was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport requests have been properly released and imported into the target system.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform translation tasks. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Consult Documentation: The error message suggests checking the documentation for more details. You can access the relevant SAP documentation or help files for further guidance on handling translations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE63: Translation tool for managing translations in SAP.
  SU01: User maintenance to check user profiles and authorizations.
  SE11: Data dictionary to check the structure of the text field.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to translation errors.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.