How To Fix FE743 - Translation with standard translation transaction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FE - CO-PA module pool messages

• Message number: 743

• Message text: Translation with standard translation transaction

What causes this issue?

Texts from the financial statement version are translated using the
standard translation transaction.

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?

In the SAP Easy Access menu, choose the following path:
<LS>SAP Easy Access Menu>> Tools >> ABAP Workbench >> Utilities >>
Translation >> Short and Long Texts</> (transaction SE63).
In transaction SE63, choose the following menu path:
<LS>Translation >> ABAP Objects >> Other Long Texts.</>
In the <ZH>Object Type Selection</> structure, expand the <ZH>FI FI
Financial Statement Version</> node.
Select the <ZH>FIBS FI Financial Statement Version</> sub-item by
double-clicking or by positioning the cursor on it and choosing <ZH>
Select (F2)</>.
In the <ZH>Object Name</> field, specify the name of the financial
statement version that you want to translate. When using the input help,
note that the system only proposes balance sheet structures whose
maintenance language matches the specified source language.
Set the source and target language according to your requirements. Use
the input help if necessary.
Choose <ZH>Edit</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE743 - Translation with standard translation transaction ?

  The SAP error message FE743 typically indicates an issue related to the translation of texts in the SAP system. This error often arises when there is a problem with the standard translation transaction, which is used to manage translations for various objects in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translation: The error may occur if the system is trying to access a translation that does not exist for a specific language or object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform translation activities.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the translation settings or in the language settings of the SAP system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the translation process to fail.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Missing Translations:
  
  Verify if the translation for the specific object and language exists. You can do this by using transaction SE63 (Translation: Initial Screen) to check the translation status.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform translations. Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Check the configuration settings for translations in the SAP system. Ensure that the languages are correctly set up and that the translation tools are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant data to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the error. This can involve checking the relevant tables and objects for any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Transactions:
  
  If the standard translation transaction is not working, consider using alternative transactions or tools for translations, such as SE63 or the translation workbench.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes often provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE63: Translation: Initial Screen
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check table definitions
  SE78: SAP Archive Link for document management
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on translation processes and error handling.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.