How To Fix LTR2_BASIS_CHECK821 - Non-english texts were found in table &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LTR2_BASIS_CHECK - LTR2 Messages of Checks in Check Framework

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Non-english texts were found in table &1.

What causes this issue?

Language specific table entries were found for this repository object
that are marked in another language than English.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please check the table entries that are not flagged as English, remove
them and replace them by entries that are flagged as English.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LTR2_BASIS_CHECK821 - Non-english texts were found in table &1. ?

  The SAP error message LTR2_BASIS_CHECK821 indicates that non-English texts were found in a specific table, which can lead to issues with language consistency in your SAP system. This error typically arises during the execution of language-related transactions or checks, particularly when the system expects all texts to be in a specific language (usually the default language of the system).
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the presence of text entries in a language that is not supported or expected by the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual entries in the table that were not properly translated.
  Data migration or import processes that did not handle language-specific texts correctly.
  Custom developments or modifications that introduced non-standard language entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Table: The error message will specify the table name (denoted as &1). You need to identify which table is causing the issue.
  
  
  Check Language Settings: Verify the language settings in your SAP system. Ensure that the default language is set correctly and that the expected languages are configured.
  
  
  Review Non-English Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to view the contents of the table.
  Look for entries that are not in the expected language. You may need to filter or sort the data to identify these entries.
  
  
  
  Translate or Remove Non-English Texts:
  
  If the non-English texts are valid but need to be in the expected language, translate them into the appropriate language.
  If the texts are not needed, consider removing or archiving them.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Tools: If applicable, use SAP tools or programs designed to help with language consistency checks and corrections.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, re-run the transaction or process that triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  Documentation: Document the changes made for future reference and to maintain a record of the resolution process.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Language Management: Familiarize yourself with SAP's language management features, including how to manage translations and language settings.
  Data Migration Best Practices: If this issue arose during a data migration, review best practices for handling language-specific data to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.