How To Fix SOTR_MESS005 - Error with the translation

SOTR_MESS005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOTR_MESS - Messages in and for the Online Text Repository

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Error with the translation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOTR_MESS005 - Error with the translation ?

  The SAP error message SOTR_MESS005 typically relates to issues with translations in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the SAP Translation Hub or when trying to manage translations for texts in various languages.
  
  Cause:
  The error message SOTR_MESS005 usually indicates that there is a problem with the translation process, which could be due to several reasons, such as:
  
  Missing Translations: The system is trying to access a translation that does not exist for the specified language.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or in the system configuration may not be set correctly.
  Transport Issues: If translations were recently transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify translations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SOTR_MESS005 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language you are trying to access is correctly installed