How To Fix EZ160 - Enter a target language different to the original language

EZ160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Enter a target language different to the original language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EZ160 - Enter a target language different to the original language ?

  The SAP error message EZ160, which states "Enter a target language different to the original language," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a translation in SAP, but the target language you have selected is the same as the original language. This is not allowed because translations are meant to convert text from one language to another.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to create a translation for a text element (like a field label, message, etc.) and select the same language for both the original and target languages.
  The system requires that the target language must be different from the original language to ensure that a valid translation is being created.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Select a Different Target Language: When prompted to enter a target language, ensure that you select a language that is different from the original language. For example, if the original language is English