How To Fix SKTY018 - Confirmation of translation not necessary or already made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKTY - Übersetzung: Kurztexte

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Confirmation of translation not necessary or already made

What causes this issue?

You have tried to confirm the translation of a text. This is not
necessary in this case, either because no confirmation was required or
because the you had already confirmed the translation.

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

Confirmation of a translation can be required if a source text already
has a translation, but there is no entry in the proposal pool.
To tell the system that the previously not known translation is correct,
you must either confirm or change the translation. In both cases you
declare the translation to be a valid translation of the source text and
cause a corresponding entry to be made in the proposal pool.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check whether the text requires other actions. If so, perform them. The
'Confirm translation' function which you chose is not, or no longer,
required in the current situation and has no effect.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SKTY018 - Confirmation of translation not necessary or already made ?

  The SAP error message SKTY018, which states "Confirmation of translation not necessary or already made," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with translation or language-related functionalities, particularly in the context of material master data or other objects that require language-specific information.
  Cause:
  
  
  Translation Already Confirmed: The most common cause of this error is that the translation for the specified object (e.g., material, text, etc.) has already been confirmed in the system. This means that the system recognizes that the translation process has been completed, and no further confirmation is needed.
  
  
  No Translation Required: In some cases, the object may not require a translation for the specified language, leading to this message.
  
  
  Incorrect Language Settings: The error may also arise if there are issues with the language settings in the user profile or the system configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Translation Status: Verify if the translation for the object in question has already been confirmed. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction or table where the translations are stored.
  
  
  Review Language Settings: Ensure that the language settings in your user profile and the system configuration are correct. You can check your user settings in the SAP GUI under System -> User Profile -> Own Data.
  
  
  Reconfirm Translation: If you believe that the translation should be confirmed again, you may need to check the relevant transaction or process to see if there is an option to reset or re-confirm the translation.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or help resources for more specific guidance related to the transaction or object you are working with.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using specific transaction codes related to material management, text management, or translation management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other user forums can be valuable resources for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SKTY018 error in your SAP system.