How To Fix MEREP_00551 - Select field used for language conversion

MEREP_00551 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEREP_00 - Basic Message

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Select field used for language conversion

What causes this issue?

This message appears only if there is more than one field in the
language item with domain as SPRAS and as a key field. In these
scenarios, the developer is expected to select the intended field for
language conversion. From now on, Mobile Infrastructure uses this field
for language conversion and code generation.

System Response

Options with language keys are shown.

How to fix this error?

Select the line of the field intended for language conversion and choose
<LS>C</><LS>ontinue</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEREP_00551 - Select field used for language conversion ?

  The SAP error message MEREP_00551 typically occurs in the context of language conversion in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with data that requires translation or localization. This error indicates that a field that is supposed to be used for language conversion has not been properly selected or defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Language Field: The field that is supposed to hold the language-specific data is either missing or not properly configured in the data model.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for language handling in the relevant data structure or table may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the language field is expected but not present or populated.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly handling language-specific fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MEREP_00551 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Configuration:
  
  Verify that the field intended for