How To Fix SS264 - Processing language (&) differs from original language of object &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SS - Integration IMG - function model - SAP analyzer

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Processing language (&) differs from original language of object &

What causes this issue?

You want to change an object in a language (&v1&) that is different
from the original language (&v2&) of the object.
Further languages should only be created as a result of translation. If
texts are entered in a language different from the original language,
they may not be transported.

System Response

You are able to display but not change the object in the selected
language.

How to fix this error?

To edit the object, select the original language of the object (&v2&).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SS264 - Processing language (&) differs from original language of object & ?

  The SAP error message SS264 indicates that there is a mismatch between the processing language of the user and the original language of the object being accessed. This typically occurs when a user is trying to access or process an object (like a program, report, or transaction) that was originally created in a different language than the one currently set in the user's session.
  Cause:
  
  Language Mismatch: The user is logged into the SAP system with a different language setting than the language in which the object was created.
  Object Language: The object (e.g., a report or program) was developed in a specific language (e.g., German, French) and the user is trying to access it in another language (e.g., English).
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may have a default language that does not match the language of the object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change User Language: 
  
  Log out of the SAP system and log back in with the language that matches the object. You can change the language in the login screen by selecting the appropriate language from the dropdown menu.
  
  
  
  Check Object Language:
  
  If you have access to the development environment, check the language settings of the object. You can do this by navigating to the object in the ABAP Workbench (SE80) and checking its properties.
  
  
  
  Create a Language Version:
  
  If you need to work with the object in a different language, consider creating a language version of the object. This may require development access and knowledge of the object’s content.
  
  
  
  User Profile Adjustment:
  
  If the user frequently needs to access objects in multiple languages, consider adjusting the user profile settings to accommodate this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE38 (ABAP Editor) to check the object details.
  User Settings: You can check and modify user settings in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Language Settings: The language settings can also be checked in the user profile under the "Defaults" tab.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further investigation.