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Message type: E = Error
Message class: /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA -
Message number: 253
Message text: Solution import error due to wrong language settings
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The SAP error message
/SMB/TRANSP_INFRA253
typically indicates a problem during the import of a transport request, specifically related to language settings. This error can occur when the transport request contains objects that are not compatible with the language settings of the target system.Cause:
- Language Mismatch: The transport request may contain language-specific objects (like texts, labels, etc.) that are not available in the target system's language settings.
- Missing Language: The target system may not have the required language installed or activated.
- Incorrect Language Configuration: The language settings in the transport request may not match the language settings of the target system.
Solution:
Check Language Settings:
- Verify the language settings in both the source and target systems. Ensure that the target system has the necessary languages installed.
- You can check the installed languages in the target system using transaction code
SMLT
.Adjust Transport Request:
- If the transport request contains language-specific objects that are not needed, consider removing them from the transport request in the source system before re-exporting.
- Alternatively, you can create a new transport request that excludes the language-specific objects.
Import with Language Option:
- When importing the transport request, you can specify the language option. Use transaction
STMS
to import the transport and select the appropriate language.Install Missing Languages:
- If the target system is missing the required language, you may need to install it. This can be done through the SAP installation process or by using transaction
SMLT
to add the language.Consult SAP Notes:
- Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
Related Information:
SMLT
: Manage LanguagesSTMS
: Transport Management SystemSE09
/SE10
: Transport OrganizerBy following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA253
error and successfully import your transport request.
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