How To Fix SIW406 - Warning: Generation of object &1 was skipped due to language conflict

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIW - Service Implementation Workbench

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Warning: Generation of object &1 was skipped due to language conflict

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIW406 - Warning: Generation of object &1 was skipped due to language conflict ?

  The SAP error message SIW406, which states "Warning: Generation of object &1 was skipped due to language conflict," typically occurs during the generation of objects in the SAP system, particularly when there is a mismatch in language settings. This warning indicates that the system has detected a conflict between the language of the object being generated and the language settings of the user or the system.
  Cause:
  
  Language Conflict: The object you are trying to generate (e.g., a report, program, or other development object) is defined in a different language than the one currently set in your user profile or the system.
  Missing Translations: The object may not have been translated into the language you are currently using, leading to the system skipping its generation to avoid inconsistencies.
  Development Environment Settings: The development environment may have specific language settings that do not match the language of the object.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Language Settings: Ensure that your user profile is set to the correct language. You can check this in the user settings (transaction SU01) under the "Defaults" tab.
  Object Language: Verify the language in which the object is defined. You can do this by checking the object properties in the relevant transaction (e.g., SE80 for development objects).
  Generate in the Correct Language: If you need to generate the object in a specific language, switch your user interface to that language or ensure that the object has the necessary translations.
  Translation: If the object is missing translations, you may need to create or update the translations for the object in the required language using transaction SE63 (Translation).
  Development Settings: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the language settings for the development system are correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE80: Object Navigator, where you can view and manage development objects.
  SE63: Translation tool for managing translations of objects.
  SU01: User maintenance, where you can check and modify user settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to language conflicts and object generation.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on language settings and object generation processes.
  
  
  By addressing the language conflict as outlined above, you should be able to resolve the SIW406 warning and successfully generate the object in the desired language.