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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 translations for the text elements or documents that are causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language in question is correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the user profile or system settings.
  Verify that the language is active and available for use in the system.
  
  
  
  Use Standard SAP Tools:
  
  Utilize SAP standard tools for translation management to ensure that all necessary texts are translated and maintained.
  You can also use transaction SE11 to check the relevant database tables for missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining translations for the relevant module or application.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking translations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE63: Translation tool for maintaining translations.
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check table entries.
  
  
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
  User Profile Settings: Check user settings to ensure the correct language is set for the user profile.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary translations are in place for the specified language.