How To Fix HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW894 - Specify the source language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW - Message Class for SASAC Report Management Tool

• Message number: 894

• Message text: Specify the source language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW894 - Specify the source language ?

  The SAP error message HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW894 typically indicates that a source language has not been specified in a particular context, often related to translation or language settings in SAP applications. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when working with text elements, translations, or when configuring language settings in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Source Language: The most common cause is that the source language for a translation or text element has not been defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to language or translation in the SAP system.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked specifying the source language when prompted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify the Source Language:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or screen where the error occurred.
  Look for a field or option to specify the source language. This is often a dropdown or input field.
  Select the appropriate source language (e.g., EN for English, DE for German, etc.) and save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP system settings and ensure that the language settings are correctly configured.
  You can check the language settings in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure that the user profile has the correct language settings.
  
  
  
  Review Translation Settings:
  
  If you are working with translations, ensure that the translation settings in transaction SE63 (Translation: Initial Screen) are correctly set up.
  Verify that the source and target languages are properly defined in the translation environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the module or transaction you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE63 for translations and SU01 for user settings.
  Language Packs: Ensure that the necessary language packs are installed in your SAP system if you are working with multiple languages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW894 and ensure that the source language is properly specified in your SAP environment.