How To Fix R8207 - Text for DataSource &1 in version &2 is not maintained in language &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R8 - Messages from the meta data generation

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Text for DataSource &1 in version &2 is not maintained in language &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8207 - Text for DataSource &1 in version &2 is not maintained in language &3 ?

  The SAP error message R8207 indicates that there is a missing text for a DataSource in a specific version and language. This typically occurs when you are trying to use a DataSource that has not been properly configured with the necessary descriptive texts in the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Texts: The DataSource has not been maintained for the specified language. This can happen if the DataSource was created or modified but the language-specific texts were not entered.
  Language Settings: The system is set to a language that does not have the corresponding texts maintained for the DataSource.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was transported from another system, the texts may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Texts for the DataSource:
  
  Go to the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing).
  Locate the DataSource in question.
  Check the language settings and ensure that the texts are maintained for the required language.
  If not, enter the necessary descriptions and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that your user profile is set to the correct language.
  You can change the language in the SAP GUI by logging off and selecting the desired language at the login screen.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the DataSource was transported, verify that the transport request included the necessary texts.
  If not, you may need to manually maintain the texts in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on maintaining DataSource texts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (DataSource Maintenance).
  Language Codes: Ensure you are familiar with the language codes used in SAP (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R8207 error and ensure that the DataSource is properly maintained for the required language.