How To Fix LQ358 - Source and target language are identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LQ - Proposal Pool Management

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Source and target language are identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LQ358 - Source and target language are identical ?

  The SAP error message LQ358, which states "Source and target language are identical," typically occurs during the translation process in SAP when you attempt to translate text from one language to another, but the source and target languages are the same. This situation is not valid because there is no need to translate text if both languages are identical.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to create or update a translation for a text element (like a material description, document, etc.) where the source language and target language are set to the same value.
  For example, if you are trying to translate from English (EN) to English (EN), SAP will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Language Settings: Ensure that the source and target languages are different. For instance, if the source language is English (EN), the target language should be a different language, such as Spanish (ES) or German (DE).
  
  
  Correct the Translation Request: If you are using a translation tool or transaction (like SE63 for translation), make sure to select the correct target language that differs from the source language.
  
  
  Review the Translation Process: If you are using a custom program or script to handle translations, verify that the logic correctly assigns different languages for source and target.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the languages available or how to set them, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on language settings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to translations in SAP include:
  
  SE63: Translation tool for managing translations.
  SE11: Data dictionary, where you can check text elements.
  
  
  
  Language Settings: You can check the available languages in your SAP system by navigating to the system settings or using transaction code SMLT.
  
  
  SAP Notes: If you encounter persistent issues or need more detailed guidance, consider searching for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  By ensuring that the source and target languages are different, you should be able to resolve the LQ358 error and proceed with your translation tasks in SAP.