How To Fix R9157 - Queries in content system can only be changed in master language (&1)

R9157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R9 - Business Explorer

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Queries in content system can only be changed in master language (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R9157 - Queries in content system can only be changed in master language (&1) ?

  The SAP error message R9157 indicates that queries in a content system can only be modified in the master language specified for that system. This typically occurs in environments where multiple languages are supported, and the system is configured to restrict changes to queries to ensure consistency and integrity of the data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Master Language Restriction: The content system is set up with a master language, and any changes to queries must be made in that language. This is a common practice to maintain uniformity across different language versions of the queries.
  User Language Settings: The user may be logged in with a language setting that is not the master language, leading to the restriction on modifying queries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change User Language: Log out of the SAP system and log back in using the master language of the content system. You can usually set the language in the login screen.
  Modify Queries in Master Language: Once