How To Fix FT029 - Specify both languages

FT029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Specify both languages

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT029 - Specify both languages ?

  The SAP error message FT029 ("Specify both languages") typically occurs in the context of language-dependent data entry, such as when you are trying to create or modify a record that requires information in multiple languages. This error indicates that the system expects you to provide data in both the source language and the target language, but one or both of these fields are missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Data: The most common cause is that the required fields for both languages are not filled out. For example, if you are entering a text description, you may need to provide it in both the original language and a translation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require certain fields to be filled out in multiple languages.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering data in one of the required language fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Language Fields: Review the data entry screen and