How To Fix SWUO132 - Document does not exist in language & - loading original language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWUO - Business Workflow: Office Integration

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Document does not exist in language & - loading original language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWUO132 - Document does not exist in language & - loading original language ?

  The SAP error message SWUO132 indicates that a document (such as a workflow or a related object) does not exist in the specified language, and the system is attempting to load the original language version instead. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when dealing with documents that have language-specific content.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Version: The document or workflow item is not available in the language specified in the user settings or the system settings.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available languages for the document.
  Transport Issues: If the document was recently transported from one system to another, the language version may not have been included in the transport.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the workflow or document management settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Availability:
  
  Verify if the document exists in the required language. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction or table where the document is stored.
  If the document is not available in the desired language, you may need to create or translate it.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Settings:
  
  Change the user’s language settings to match one of the available languages for the document. This can be done in the user profile settings.
  
  
  
  Transport the Document:
  
  If the document was recently transported, ensure that the transport request included all necessary language versions. If not, you may need to re-transport the document with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow configuration to ensure that all necessary documents and texts are properly defined and available in the required languages.
  
  
  
  Fallback to Original Language:
  
  If the original language version is acceptable, you can continue using it. However, it is advisable to provide translations for better user experience.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling language issues in workflows or document management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transactions like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection - Frequency) to see if the workflow items are correctly configured.
  Language Settings: You can check and change user language settings in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to language handling in workflows.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Community forums for further assistance.