How To Fix S_ARC_TRANS134 - Different definition for language-dependent entry for exch. rate type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ARC_TRANS - Transfer Archive Administration (System Shutdown)

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Different definition for language-dependent entry for exch. rate type &1

What causes this issue?

During the adjustment of currencies that is part of the transfer of
archive administration data from the system to be decommissioned to the
RW system, it was discovered that the language-dependent use of exchange
rate type &V1& in the source system is different from the definition in
the RW system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_TRANS134 - Different definition for language-dependent entry for exch. rate type &1 ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_TRANS134 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the language-dependent entries for a specific exchange rate type in the system. This typically occurs when the system finds different definitions or descriptions for the same exchange rate type in different languages, which can lead to inconsistencies in data processing or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Language Entries: The primary cause of this error is that the exchange rate type has been defined with different descriptions or attributes in different languages. For example, the exchange rate type might have a description in English that does not match the description in German or another language.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been changes made to the exchange rate types without proper updates to all language entries, this error can occur.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the exchange rate type settings can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rate Type Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 (or the relevant transaction for maintaining exchange rates).
  Check the exchange rate type in question and ensure that the language-dependent entries are consistent across all languages.
  If discrepancies are found, update the entries to ensure they match.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language-Specific Descriptions:
  
  Use transaction code OB07 to maintain the exchange rate types and ensure that the descriptions for each language are correctly defined.
  Make sure that all required languages have consistent entries.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements related to exchange rate types, review them to ensure they are not causing the inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport request, check if the transport included all necessary language-dependent entries. If not, you may need to adjust the transport or manually correct the entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to exchange rate types and language settings for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  OB07: Maintain exchange rate types.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to exchange rate types and language settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S_ARC_TRANS134 error and ensure that your exchange rate types are correctly defined across all languages.