How To Fix ET012 - Original language &, Display in &

ET012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ET - Translation and maintenance language

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Original language &, Display in &

What causes this issue?

The original language of the development object you want to display is
different from the logon lnaguage of the user. Missing texts in the
logon language will be displayed in the original language.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ET012 - Details

• The SAP error message ET012 typically indicates an issue related to the original language and display language settings in the SAP system. The message format suggests that there is a problem with the language settings for a particular transaction or data entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Language Settings: The error often arises when the original language of the data does not match the display language set in the user profile or the system.
  Missing Language Packs: The required language pack may not be installed or activated in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Issues: The data being entered or processed may not have the necessary translations available in the specified display language.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
  Go to the user profile settings and verify the display language. Ensure that it matches the original language of the data you are trying to access or enter.
  You can change the display language by navigating to the user settings in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Install Language