How To Fix ET040 - Object maintenance in this system only possible in original language &


ET040 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ET - Translation and maintenance language

  • Message number: 040

  • Message text: Object maintenance in this system only possible in original language &

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ET040 - Object maintenance in this system only possible in original language & ?
    The SAP error message ET040 indicates that object maintenance is only possible in the original language of the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform actions on objects (like texts, descriptions, or other language-dependent data) in a language that is not the original language of the SAP system.
    
    Cause: Language Settings: The user is trying to access or modify an object in a language that is not the original language of the SAP system. Object Language Dependency: Certain objects in SAP are language-dependent, meaning they can only be maintained in the original language set during the system installation. User Profile Settings: The user profile may be set to a different language that does not match the original language of the system.
    Solution: Change User Language: Log in to the SAP system using the original language of the system. This is usually the language in which the system was installed (e.g., German, English). You can

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