How To Fix LAW2_MESSAGES003 - Translation of text &1 missing for language &2 (SE61)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LAW2_MESSAGES - LAW 2.0 Message Class

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Translation of text &1 missing for language &2 (SE61)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LAW2_MESSAGES003 - Translation of text &1 missing for language &2 (SE61) ?

  The SAP error message LAW2_MESSAGES003 indicates that there is a missing translation for a specific text in a particular language. This typically occurs when a text element (like a message, label, or description) has not been translated into the specified language in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translation: The primary cause of this error is that the text element identified by &1 does not have a corresponding translation in the language specified by &2.
  Language Settings: The user may be working in a language that is not fully supported by the system, or the necessary translations have not been maintained.
  Custom Development: If the text is part of a custom development or enhancement, the translation may not have been provided during the development process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Translations:
  
  Go to transaction SE63 (Translation: Initial Screen).
  Select the appropriate object type (e.g., message texts).
  Enter the text ID and the language code to check if the translation exists.
  If it does not exist, you can create a new translation for the missing text.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings (transaction SU01).
  If the language is not supported, consider switching to a language that is fully supported by the system.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Developments:
  
  If the text is part of a custom program or enhancement, ensure that the developers have provided translations for all necessary texts.
  You may need to work with your development team to add the missing translations.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Texts: If applicable, consider using standard texts that are already translated instead of custom texts.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SE61: This transaction is used for maintaining documentation and texts in SAP. You can use it to check existing texts and their translations.
  Transaction SE63: This is the translation tool in SAP, where you can manage translations for various objects.
  Language Key: Each language in SAP is identified by a language key (e.g., EN for English, DE for German). Ensure that the correct language key is being used when checking for translations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LAW2_MESSAGES003 error and ensure that the necessary translations are in place for the specified language.