How To Fix TFW_API005 - Issue of message texts in language with language key '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TFW_API - Messages for TFW APIs

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Issue of message texts in language with language key '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TFW_API005 - Issue of message texts in language with language key '&1' ?

  The SAP error message TFW_API005 typically indicates an issue related to the availability of message texts in a specific language. The message text is not found for the specified language key, which is represented by &1 in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Language Translations: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have the necessary translations for the message texts in the specified language. This can happen if the language has not been fully configured or if the relevant message texts have not been translated.
  
  
  Incorrect Language Key: The language key provided may be incorrect or not supported in the current SAP system configuration.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the language texts were recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing texts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the language in question is properly installed and configured in your SAP system. You can check this in the SAP GUI by navigating to System -> User Profile -> Own Data and verifying the language settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Message Texts:
  
  If the message texts are missing, you may need to maintain them. This can be done using transaction codes like SE63 (Translation) to add or update translations for the relevant message classes.
  
  
  
  Check Message Class:
  
  Identify the message class associated with the error and check if the message texts exist for the specified language. You can use transaction SE91 to view and maintain message classes.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the relevant objects or manually add the missing texts.
  
  
  
  Fallback Language:
  
  If translations are not available in the specified language, consider using a fallback language (usually English) to ensure that users can still understand the messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE63: For translation of texts.
  SE91: For managing message classes.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for relevant tables.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for TFW_API005 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on language settings and message handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TFW_API005 error and ensure that the necessary message texts are available in the required language.