How To Fix SKTU204 - Target language object is new

SKTU204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKTU - Translation: Long texts

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Target language object is new

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SKTU204 - Target language object is new ?

  The SAP error message SKTU204 ("Target language object is new") typically occurs in the context of translation work within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with language-dependent objects such as texts, labels, or other translatable elements.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system has detected that the target language object (the object you are trying to translate) is new and has not yet been created in the target language. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  You are trying to translate an object that has been newly created and has not yet been translated into the target language.
  The translation workbench is trying to access a language version that does not exist yet.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SKTU204 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify if the object you are trying to translate exists in the target language. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction (e.g., SE63 for translation) to see if