How To Fix SOTR_MESS239 - Source and target languages must be different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Source and target languages must be different

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOTR_MESS239 - Source and target languages must be different ?

  The SAP error message SOTR_MESS239, which states "Source and target languages must be different," typically occurs in the context of translation or language settings within SAP systems. This error indicates that the source language and the target language for a translation task are set to the same value, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that when you are trying to perform a translation (for example, in the SAP Translation Hub or while using the transaction codes related to translation), the source language (the language from which you are translating) and the target language (the language into which you are translating) are identical. For example, if both the source and target languages are set to English (EN), the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the source and target languages are different. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  Check Language Settings: Go to the transaction or screen where you are performing the translation.
  Change Target Language: Ensure that the target language is different from the source language. For example, if your source language is English (EN), you might want to set the target language to German (DE) or French (FR).
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save your settings and try to perform the translation again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Translation Transactions: This error can occur in various translation-related transactions, such as SE63 (Translation: Initial Screen) or when using the SAP Translation Hub.
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP (e.g., EN for English, DE for German, FR for French) to avoid confusion.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform translations in the specified languages.
  SAP Notes: If you continue to experience issues, consider checking SAP Notes or the SAP Community for any updates or patches related to translation functionalities.
  
  By ensuring that the source and target languages are different, you should be able to resolve the SOTR_MESS239 error and proceed with your translation tasks in SAP.