How To Fix LAW2_MESSAGES304 - Text does not exist in language &1


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: LAW2_MESSAGES - LAW 2.0 Message Class

  • Message number: 304

  • Message text: Text does not exist in language &1

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LAW2_MESSAGES304 - Text does not exist in language &1 ?

    The SAP error message LAW2_MESSAGES304, which states "Text does not exist in language &1," typically indicates that the system is trying to retrieve a text or message in a specific language, but the corresponding text is not available in that language.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Language Texts: The most common cause is that the text for the specified language (indicated by &1) has not been maintained in the system. This can happen if the language has been added to the system but the necessary translations or texts have not been provided.
    2. Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues where the language settings are not correctly set up in the user profile or in the system settings.
    3. Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not have the necessary texts defined for all languages.

    Solution:

    1. Maintain Language Texts:

      • Go to the transaction code SE63 (Translation) to maintain the missing texts for the specified language.
      • Check if the texts are available in the original language and then translate them into the required language.
    2. Check User Profile Settings:

      • Ensure that the user profile is set to the correct language. You can check this in the user settings (transaction SU01) under the "Defaults" tab.
    3. Review Custom Developments:

      • If the error is coming from a custom program, review the code to ensure that all necessary texts are defined and available for the required languages.
    4. Transport Requests:

      • If the texts were recently created or modified, ensure that the transport requests containing these changes have been properly imported into the target system.
    5. Consult Documentation:

      • Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on maintaining texts for the relevant module or area where the error is occurring.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes: SE63 (Translation), SU01 (User Maintenance), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Module).
    • Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
    • SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.

    If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.

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