How To Fix R8420 - The medium text of DataSource &1 is not maintained in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 420

• Message text: The medium text of DataSource &1 is not maintained in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8420 - The medium text of DataSource &1 is not maintained in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message R8420 indicates that the medium text for a specific DataSource is not maintained in the specified language. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when trying to access or use a DataSource that lacks the necessary language-specific descriptions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Medium Text: The medium text for the DataSource has not been maintained for the specified language in the SAP system.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the available texts for the DataSource.
  DataSource Configuration: The DataSource may not have been fully configured or activated, leading to incomplete metadata.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Medium Text:
  
  Go to the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the specific DataSource that is causing the error.
  Check the language settings and ensure that the medium text is maintained for the required language.
  If it is missing, you can add the necessary text in the appropriate language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that your user profile is set to the correct language that you are trying to access.
  You can check and change your language settings in the user profile settings.
  
  
  
  Re-activate DataSource:
  
  If the DataSource was recently created or modified, try re-activating it to ensure that all texts and metadata are correctly generated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on maintaining DataSource texts.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (DataSource Maintenance).
  Language Codes: Ensure you are familiar with the language codes used in your SAP system (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R8420 error and ensure that the DataSource is properly configured for the required language.