How To Fix SLS_LORD008 - Text &1 already exists in language &2

SLS_LORD008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LORD - Lean Order Prozess

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Text &1 already exists in language &2

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SLS_LORD008 - Details

• The SAP error message SLS_LORD008, which states "Text &1 already exists in language &2," typically occurs in the context of text management within SAP, particularly when dealing with text elements in different languages. This error indicates that you are trying to create or modify a text entry that already exists for a specific language.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to create a new text entry (e.g., for a material, vendor, or other master data) in a language where a text entry with the same identifier already exists. This can happen during data entry, data migration, or when importing data from external sources.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Texts:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or table where the text is being maintained (e.g., material master, vendor master).
  Check if the text for the specified identifier (e.g., material number, vendor number) already exists in the specified language.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Text:
  
  If