How To Fix TD482 - Source language and target language must be different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 482

• Message text: Source language and target language must be different

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD482 - Source language and target language must be different ?

  The SAP error message TD482 indicates that there is an issue with the language settings in a translation or text processing task. Specifically, it means that the source language and target language must be different, which is a requirement for translation processes in SAP.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in scenarios where:
  
  You are trying to translate text from one language to another, but both the source and target languages are set to the same language.
  There may be a configuration issue in the translation settings or the language settings of the document or object you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TD482 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the source language and target language are set correctly. They should be different languages. For example, if the source language is set to English (EN), the target language should be set to a different language, such as German (DE).
  
  
  
  Adjust Translation Settings:
  
  If you are using a translation tool or transaction in SAP, verify the settings to ensure that the source and target languages are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Document or Object:
  
  If the error occurs while processing a specific document or object, check its language settings. Make sure that the document is not inadvertently set to the same language for both source and target.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction Codes:
  
  If you are using specific transaction codes for translation (like SE63 for translation), ensure that you are following the correct procedure and that the languages are appropriately selected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on language settings and translation processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the settings, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to translation in SAP include SE63 (Translation) and SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP (e.g., EN for English, DE for German, FR for French).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue or provide additional context.
  
  By ensuring that the source and target languages are different and correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the TD482 error in SAP.