How To Fix SD012 - Raw documentation cannot be translated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD - Online doc., terminology, translation, help

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Raw documentation cannot be translated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD012 - Raw documentation cannot be translated ?

  The SAP error message SD012: Raw documentation cannot be translated typically occurs in the context of the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when there is an issue with the translation of documentation related to sales orders, deliveries, or other SD-related documents. This error can arise due to various reasons, including missing translation entries or configuration issues.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Translations: The most common cause is that the system is trying to access a translation for a document that does not exist in the target language.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the document may not be correctly configured.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the translation settings in the SAP system.
  Document Type: Certain document types may not have been set up to support translations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Translation Entries:
  
  Go to transaction SE63 (Translation) and check if the necessary translations for the document type in question exist. If not, you may