How To Fix /SMB/TRANSLATION092 - Please maintain target langauge firstly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TRANSLATION -

• Message number: 092

• Message text: Please maintain target langauge firstly

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/TRANSLATION092 - Please maintain target langauge firstly ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/TRANSLATION092 typically indicates that a target language has not been maintained in the system before attempting to perform a translation. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's translation tools, particularly when working with the SAP Translation Hub or similar functionalities.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the target language for the translation has not been defined or maintained in the system. This means that the system does not know which language to translate the content into, leading to the error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the target language in the system. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Language Maintenance Transaction:
  
  Go to transaction code SE63 (Translation: Maintain Language).
  
  
  
  Maintain Target Language:
  
  In the translation environment, ensure that the target language you want to use is defined. You may need to add the language if it is not already present.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your SAP system are correctly configured. This includes checking the language settings in the user profile and ensuring that the target language is available for translation.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Translation:
  
  After maintaining the target language, try to perform the translation again. The error should no longer appear if the target language is correctly set.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE63: Translation: Maintain Language
  SMLT: Language Transport Management
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check if the language is defined in the relevant tables)
  
  
  
  Language Codes:
  
  Ensure you are using the correct ISO language codes (e.g., EN for English, DE for German, etc.) when maintaining languages.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to translation issues.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain language settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SMB/TRANSLATION092 error and successfully maintain the target language for your translation tasks.