How To Fix KEN_01220 - Different original language in source and target context (&2 / &4)


KEN_01220 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KEN_01 - Messages Created on Frontend PCs

  • Message number: 220

  • Message text: Different original language in source and target context (&2 / &4)

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  • What causes this issue?

    When analyzing the versions to be copied it was established that the
    original language in the source text refers to another value (&V2&) than
    the version that already exists in the selected target context (&V4&).

    System Response

    The copy operation cannot be performed. It can only be completed
    successfully when the original language is the same in the source and
    selected target context.

    How to fix this error?

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    Details for further problem analysis:
    Object class + LOIO: &V1&
    Language identifier of original language in source context: &V2&
    Version to be copied in target context (PHIO): &V3&
    Language ID of original language in target context: &V4&

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEN_01220 - Different original language in source and target context (&2 / &4) ?
    The SAP error message KEN_01220 indicates that there is a mismatch in the original language between the source and target contexts in a particular operation, typically related to the translation or language settings in SAP. This error often arises in scenarios involving data transfer, such as during the migration of data or when working with multilingual data.
    
    Cause: The error occurs when the original language of the source data does not match the original language of the target context. This can happen in various situations, such as: Data Migration: When transferring data from one system to another, if the source data is in a different language than what the target system expects. Translation Issues: When trying to translate texts or descriptions that are stored in different languages. Configuration Settings: Incorrect configuration of language settings in the SAP system.
    Solution: To resolve the KEN_01220 error, you can take the following steps: Check Language Settings: Verify the original language settings in

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