How To Fix TD142 - The SAP original of form &1 is displayed in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 142

• Message text: The SAP original of form &1 is displayed in language &2

What causes this issue?

The system displays the original version of form &V1& in language &V2&,
delivered by SAP. You can now compare this version with the version you
modified as a customer by displaying the latter in another session.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD142 - The SAP original of form &1 is displayed in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message TD142 indicates that the original version of a form (such as a print form or layout) is being displayed in a different language than the one you are currently using. This typically occurs when the form has not been translated into the user's language or when the system is unable to find the appropriate language version of the form.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translations: The form has not been translated into the user's language.
  Language Settings: The user's language settings in their SAP profile do not match the available translations for the form.
  Form Configuration: The form may not be properly configured to support multiple languages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Availability:
  
  Verify if the form has been translated into the desired language. You can do this by checking the form's language settings in the SAP Smart Forms or SAPscript.
  
  
  
  Translate the Form:
  
  If the form is not available in the required language, you may need to create a translation. This can be done by accessing the form in the SAP development environment and providing the necessary translations for the text elements.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correctly configured. Users can check their language settings in their SAP user profile (transaction code SU01).
  
  
  
  Form Configuration:
  
  If you are a developer or have access to the form configuration, ensure that the form is set up to support multiple languages. This may involve checking the form attributes and ensuring that the language-dependent texts are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to manage translations for forms in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms) or SE71 (for SAPscript) to access and modify the forms.
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP (e.g., EN for English, DE for German) to ensure you are working with the correct language settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to form translations or language settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TD142 error and ensure that forms are displayed in the correct language for users.