How To Fix SWDP_HELP_CENTER031 - Cannot determine original language (application log &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWDP_HELP_CENTER -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Cannot determine original language (application log &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_HELP_CENTER031 - Cannot determine original language (application log &1) ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_HELP_CENTER031 with the description "Cannot determine original language" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Help Portal or when working with SAP Fiori applications. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the original language of a specific object or resource, which can lead to issues in displaying help content or other language-dependent resources.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Language Settings: The original language for the object or resource may not be set or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect configurations in the SAP system related to language settings or the help content.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another, the language settings may not have been properly transported.
  Database Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the system from retrieving the correct language information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the original language is set correctly for the object in question. You can check this in the relevant transaction (e.g., SE80 for development objects).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings related to the Help Portal or Fiori applications. Ensure that the language settings are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary language settings were included. You may need to re-transport the object with the correct language settings.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on the database to ensure that there are no missing entries related to language settings. You can use transaction codes like SE14 or SE11 to check database tables.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the code where the error occurs to identify why the original language cannot be determined.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Familiarize yourself with the SAP Help Portal and its configuration, as this error often relates to help content.
  Fiori Applications: If you are working with Fiori applications, ensure that the language settings in the Fiori Launchpad are correctly configured.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.