How To Fix ET005 - Incomplete target language (ENTER -> Translation)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ET - Translation and maintenance language

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Incomplete target language (ENTER -> Translation)

What causes this issue?

The target language texts are not complete. The translation must be
finished before the original language can be changed. For this reason,
you go into translation if you press ENTER.

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 ET005 - Incomplete target language (ENTER -> Translation) ?

  The SAP error message ET005 "Incomplete target language (ENTER -> Translation)" typically occurs during the translation process in SAP, particularly when you are trying to enter or update translations for texts in a target language that has not been fully defined or is missing some required entries.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Language Setup: The target language may not be fully set up in the system. This can happen if the language is newly added and not all necessary translations have been provided.
  Missing Translation Entries: There may be specific text elements or fields that do not have corresponding translations in the target language.
  Transport Issues: If the language was recently transported from another system, some translation entries may not have been included or may have been corrupted during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SE63 (Translation: Initial Screen) and check if the target language is properly configured.
  Ensure that the language is active and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Translation Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (SAPScript Forms) to check if the specific texts or objects you are trying to translate have existing entries in the target language.
  If entries are missing, you will need to create or update them.
  
  
  
  Use the Translation Workbench:
  
  Access the Translation Workbench via transaction code SE63 and navigate to the relevant object type (e.g., texts, programs, etc.) to add or correct translations.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the language was recently transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects and translations were included.
  If there are issues, you may need to re-transport the missing objects or manually add the translations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling translation issues related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE63 for translations, SE11 for data dictionary objects, and SE78 for SAPscript forms.
  Language Codes: Ensure you are using the correct language codes as defined in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to translation issues or specific error messages that may provide additional insights or patches.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as they may have more specific insights into your system's configuration and translation setup.