How To Fix ST880 - Translator group & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 880

• Message text: Translator group & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST880 - Translator group & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ST880, which states "Translator group & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's translation tools, particularly when dealing with language translations in the system. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a translator group that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translator Group: The specified translator group has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the configuration where the translator group is referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the translator group.
  Transport Issues: If the translator group was supposed to be transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Translator Group:
  
  Go to transaction code SE63 (Translation: Maintain Translation).
  Navigate to the section for managing translator groups.
  Create a new translator group if it does not exist.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings where the translator group is referenced.
  Ensure that the name of the translator group is correctly spelled and matches the existing groups.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the translation tools and the specific translator group.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the translator group should have been transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included.
  If it was not transported, you may need to create it manually in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing translator groups and translations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE63: For translation management.
  SE11: For data dictionary objects, if you need to check related objects.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to translation groups and the ST880 error.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ST880 error and ensure that the necessary translator groups are correctly configured in your SAP system.