How To Fix SOTR_MESS022 - Text was created in language &1, does not exist in language &2

SOTR_MESS022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Text was created in language &1, does not exist in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOTR_MESS022 - Text was created in language &1, does not exist in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message SOTR_MESS022 indicates that there is a missing text translation for a specific object or message. The message states that a text was created in one language (denoted as &1) but does not exist in another language (denoted as &2). This typically occurs in scenarios where multilingual support is implemented, and certain texts or messages have not been translated into all required languages.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translations: The primary cause of this error is that a text or message has been defined in one language but has not been translated into the target language.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings may be set to a language for which the text has not been provided.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, the texts associated with those may not have been translated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Texts in the Source Language: Verify that the text exists in the source language (language &1). You can do