How To Fix R8421 - The long text of DataSource &1 is not maintained in the language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 421

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8421 - The long text of DataSource &1 is not maintained in the language &2 ?

  The SAP error message R8421 indicates that the long text for a specific DataSource is not maintained in the specified language. This typically occurs when you are trying to use a DataSource in a language that does not have the necessary long text documentation available.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The long text for the DataSource has not been maintained in the specified language. This can happen if the DataSource was created or modified without providing translations for all required languages.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings in SAP may not match the languages for which the DataSource has long text maintained.
  DataSource Configuration: The DataSource may not have been fully configured or documented, leading to missing long text entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Long Text:
  
  Go to the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Locate the DataSource in question.
  Check the long text for the DataSource and ensure it is maintained for the required language.
  If it is missing, you can add the long text by selecting the appropriate language and entering the necessary information.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that your user profile is set to a language that is supported by the DataSource. You can check this in the user settings (SU01) under the "Defaults" tab.
  If necessary, switch to a language that has the long text maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or notes related to the DataSource to ensure that it has been properly configured and that all necessary texts are maintained.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific DataSource.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Language Packs: Ensure that the necessary language packs are installed in your SAP system if you are working in a multilingual environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R8421 error and ensure that the long text for the DataSource is properly maintained in the required language.