How To Fix SD049 - Maintain the document in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Maintain the document in language &

What causes this issue?

The document cannot be edited because the language you want to edit it
in is not the the original language of the document.

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?

To avoid this message, you can change the original language of the
document in transaction <ZH>SE61</>. The possible ways to do this depend
on whether the document already exists in the required langauges.
<ZH>The document does not yet exist in the language that is to be the
original language</>
In this case, first of all the document must be created. This is done in
the translation tool (transaction SE63).
The document has to be translated from the current original language
into the new original language. Once it has been translated, the
original language can be changed.
Alternatively, the current document can be deleted and created again
directly in the new original language.
<ZH>The document already exists in the language that is to be the
original language</>
The original language can be changed in the document maintenance
transaction SE61, by editing the document in the language that is to be
the new original language.
Example: You want to change the original language of document XXX from
German to English. So you call transaction SE61 in language English for
document XXX.
When you enter change mode, you are asked if you want to change the
original language. If you answer, "yes", the original language is
changed and the document can be edited.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD049 - Maintain the document in language & ?

  The SAP error message SD049, which states "Maintain the document in language &," typically occurs when there is a language mismatch in the document being processed in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error indicates that the system expects the document to be maintained in a specific language, but it is either missing or not properly set up.
  Cause:
  
  Language Settings: The document (such as a sales order, quotation, or contract) is not maintained in the language that the system is expecting.
  User Profile Language: The user profile may be set to a language that does not match the language of the document.
  Missing Translations: The necessary translations for the document may not be available in the required language.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type may be configured to require a specific language that is not being met.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Language: Ensure that the document is created or maintained in the required language. You can do this by checking the language settings in the document header.
  User Profile Settings: Verify the language settings in the user profile. You can do this by navigating to the user settings in SAP and ensuring that the language is set correctly.
  Maintain Translations: If translations are missing, you may need to maintain the necessary translations for the document. This can be done through transaction codes like SE63 (Translation) to add or update translations.
  Document Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the document type in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) to ensure that it is set up correctly for the required languages.
  Create Document in Required Language: If the document needs to be created in a specific language, ensure that you are using the correct language settings when creating the document.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE63: For maintaining translations.
  SU01: For user profile settings.
  OVA2: For configuring document types in SD.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to language settings and document maintenance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on language settings and document management in the SD module.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.