How To Fix /SMB/TRANSLATION018 - No internal document has been maintained for language &1


/SMB/TRANSLATION018 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /SMB/TRANSLATION -

  • Message number: 018

  • Message text: No internal document has been maintained for language &1

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/TRANSLATION018 - No internal document has been maintained for language &1 ?
    The SAP error message /SMB/TRANSLATION018 No internal document has been maintained for language &1 typically occurs in the context of translation or language settings within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is no internal document or entry available for the specified language (&1 represents the language code).
    
    Cause: Missing Translation Entries: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to access a translation for a document or text element in a specific language, but no translation has been maintained for that language. Language Configuration: The language might not be properly configured in the system, or the necessary translation data has not been created or uploaded. Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the system expects a translation but cannot find it.
    Solution: Maintain Translations: Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE63 for translation) and check if the translations for the required language are maintained. If not, create the necessary

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