How To Fix ET004 - All texts of the development object are already translated

ET004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ET - Translation and maintenance language

• Message number: 004

• Message text: All texts of the development object are already translated

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ET004 - Details

• The SAP error message ET004, which states "All texts of the development object are already translated," typically occurs when you are trying to translate texts for a development object (like a program, function module, or other repository objects) that has already been fully translated into the target language. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Complete Translation: The development object you are trying to translate has already been translated into the target language. SAP checks the translation status and finds that all texts are already available.
  Translation Status: The translation status of the object indicates that it is complete, and no further translations are needed.
  Incorrect Language Key: You might be trying to translate into a language that is not set up for translation in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existing Translations:
  
  Use transaction SE63 (Translation) to check if the texts for the development object are already translated into the target language.
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