How To Fix SL219 - Only possible to change message in original language

SL219 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SL - System log

• Message number: 219

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

In SAP development systems, you can only change messages with
transaction SE92 in the original language of the message area. Log on
with the original language of the message area to make the desired
change.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SL219 - Only possible to change message in original language ?

  The SAP error message SL219, which states "Only possible to change message in original language," typically occurs when you are trying to modify a message in a language that is not the original language of the message. This is often encountered in the context of message management in SAP, particularly when dealing with message texts in different languages.
  
  Cause:
  
  Language Settings: The error arises because the system restricts changes to message texts to the original language. This is a safeguard to maintain consistency and integrity of the message texts across different languages.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change messages in the specified language.
  Message Type: The message type may not allow changes in the selected language.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change in Original Language: To resolve this error, you need to switch to the original language of the message (usually the language in which the message was created) and make the necessary changes