How To Fix SL218 - Only possible to change message in logon language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SL - System log

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Only possible to change message in logon language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SL218 - Only possible to change message in logon language ?

  The SAP error message SL218, which states "Only possible to change message in logon language," typically occurs when a user attempts to change a message or text in a language that is not the logon language of their SAP session. This is a common issue when dealing with multilingual environments in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises because SAP restricts changes to certain texts or messages to the language in which the user is logged in. This is to maintain consistency and integrity of the translations and to ensure that changes are made in the correct context.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Change Logon Language:
  
  Log out of your SAP session.
  When logging back in, select the appropriate logon language that corresponds to the language of the message you are trying to change.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  If you are using transaction codes to change texts (like SE63 for translation), ensure that you are in the correct language mode.
  If you need to change texts in multiple languages, you may need to log in multiple times, each time in a different language.
  
  
  
  Check User Settings:
  
  Ensure that your user profile is set up correctly for the languages you need. You can check this in the user settings (transaction SU01).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on language settings and text changes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you need to make changes in multiple languages frequently, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for assistance or to discuss potential configuration changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Settings: SAP supports multiple languages, and each user can log in using their preferred language. However, changes to certain texts are restricted to the logon language.
  Translation Tools: SAP provides various tools for translation and text management, such as SE63 (Translation) and SE78 (SAPScript forms).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to texts in the desired language.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SL218 error and make the necessary changes in SAP.