How To Fix LXE_TD_DOWNLOAD021 - Source and target language are identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LXE_TD_DOWNLOAD - Messages for Batch Download of Translated Texts for TM

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Source and target language are identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LXE_TD_DOWNLOAD021 - Source and target language are identical ?

  The SAP error message LXE_TD_DOWNLOAD021 indicates that there is an issue with the translation download process where the source and target languages are identical. This typically occurs when you attempt to download translations for a language into the same language, which is not a valid operation.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to download translations for a specific language (e.g., English) and have mistakenly set the target language to the same language (e.g., English).
  The system does not allow downloading translations into the same language because there are no changes or translations to be made.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Language Settings: Ensure that the source and target languages are different. For example, if you are downloading translations from English (EN) as the source language, set the target language to a different language (e.g., German (DE), French (FR), etc.).
  
  
  Correct the Download Request: If you are using a transaction code (like SE63 for translation), make sure to specify a different target language that you want to download the translations into.
  
  
  Review Translation Requirements: If you intended to update or download translations, verify that you have the correct requirements and that the target language is indeed one that requires translations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to translations in SAP include:
  
  SE63: Translation Environment
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  SE78: ArchiveLink for documents
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on translation processes and best practices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or enhancements related to translation downloads.
  
  By ensuring that the source and target languages are different, you should be able to avoid this error and successfully download the required translations.