How To Fix TL007 - File &1 for language &2 inconsistent: &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 007

• Message text: File &1 for language &2 inconsistent: &3

What causes this issue?

For a language import (in the case of language supplementation), the
files to be imported are checked for consistency.
What is covered in the consistency check?
1. The language to be imported is checked
- Does the language selected correspond to the contents of the
language file?
2. The Release is checked
- The Release of the language exported must match the current
system Release
3. The structure of the language files is checked
4. The mode is checked
- For the language import
The system checks whether the file was created by a language
export and has the correct mode.
The following modes are possible:
- Full import
- Delta import
- Import for industry-specific components
- Translation import
- Import by packages
- For the language supplementer
The system checks whether the file was created by the language
supplementer.

System Response

The system has detected an error for one of the above checks. Refer to
the error message for a description of the error.
The following errors are possible:
Error message,, Cause
Corrupt block header,, Destroyed data file
,, one block is not legible
Incorrect language,, Language in file does not match file name
,, compare the file info (using SMLT)
,, with the import mode you have chosen
Incorrect release,, Export and/or System Release of the export set
,, do not match the current System Release
Incorrect file contents,, The file to be imported was not created
,, by the language export/supplementer
Decompression error,, Destroyed data file
,, The file cannot be decompressed
Conversion error,, Error determining codepage
,, The file cannot therefore be converted
Open error,, The file could not be opened
,, Incorrect file name or authorizations missing
Syntax error,, the syntax of the file is incorrect
Empty file,, the data file has no contents

How to fix this error?

Check whether the file named in the error message exists in the
directory and that it has the necessary access authorizations.
Check that you have chosen the correct import mode.
The language files must only be generated by the language export or the
language supplementer.
Copying language files under a different name can result in
inconsistencies.
If a file with the above naming convention exists, check whether there
is a language file without an extension in the same directory. If this
is the case, copy the file to another directory to avoid side-effects.
If the entries you made were correct and the the error message refers
to a data file that has been destroyed or created incorrectly, you may
find a solution to your problem in the SAP notes system. Use the
keywords "Language" or "SMLT" to find an appropriate note. If you
cannot solve the problem yourself, contact SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL007 - File &1 for language &2 inconsistent: &3 ?

  The SAP error message TL007 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the language files for a specific object. The message format is as follows:
  TL007 File &1 for language &2 inconsistent: &3
  Where:
  
  &1 is the name of the file (usually a transport file or a language file).
  &2 is the language code (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
  &3 provides additional information about the inconsistency.
  
  Cause
  The inconsistency can arise from several scenarios, including:
  
  Missing Language Files: The specified language file may not exist in the system.
  Corrupted Files: The language file may be corrupted or improperly formatted.
  Transport Issues: If the file was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the language file may not match the expected format or structure.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the TL007 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check File Existence: Verify that the language file specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (e.g., SE63 for translation).
  
  
  Re-transport the File: If the file is missing or corrupted, you may need to re-transport it from the source system where it is correctly configured.
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies: Use transaction SE63 to check for inconsistencies in the translation. You can also use transaction SE11 to check the data dictionary objects related to the language file.
  
  
  Repair the File: If the file is corrupted, you may need to repair it manually or replace it with a backup version.
  
  
  Check Language Settings: Ensure that the language settings in your SAP system are correctly configured. You can check this in transaction SU01 for user settings or in the system settings.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes often provide patches or additional guidance for resolving known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: SE63 (Translation), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) can be useful for diagnosing issues related to language files.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to TL007 or language inconsistencies in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on language handling and transport management for best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency indicated by the TL007 error message.