/SMB/TRANSP_INFRA198 - Updating languages of target solution

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA -

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Updating languages of target solution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA198 - Updating languages of target solution ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA198 typically occurs during the process of updating languages in a target solution, particularly when working with SAP's Software Logistics tools. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with the transport directory, missing language files, or inconsistencies in the transport requests.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Language Files: The required language files may not be present in the transport directory or the target system.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory configuration or permissions.
  Inconsistent Transport Requests: The transport requests may not be properly configured or may have inconsistencies.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the source or target system that prevent the language update from completing successfully.
  Authorization Issues: The user performing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to update languages.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Transport Directory: Ensure that the transport directory is correctly configured and that all necessary files are present. You can check the transport directory settings in transaction SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools).
  
  
  Verify Language Files: Make sure that the required language files are available in the transport request. You can check this in transaction SE09 or SE10 to see if the transport request contains the necessary language data.
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: Check for any inconsistencies in the transport requests. You may need to release or re-import the transport requests if they are not correctly configured.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform language updates. You can check user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  System Configuration: Review the configuration of both the source and target systems to ensure they are set up correctly for language updates. This includes checking the language settings in transaction SMLT.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes related to /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA198 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE09, SE10, SE03, and SMLT for managing transports and languages.
  SAP Notes: Regularly check for updates and notes from SAP that may provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to language management and transport management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.