How To Fix TL043 - Language status cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Language status cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

The language status is to be set to 'flagged as installed by
administrator'.

System Response

The action can not be performed because:
- the language German or English was selected
- the selected language is already correctly installed

How to fix this error?

The status of the languages English or German is not changeable. German
and English are high priority languages which must always be installed.
If the English language import has been cancelled, repeat it.
German is imported during upgrades. No further activities are currently
required here.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL043 - Language status cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message TL043, which states "Language status cannot be changed," typically occurs when there is an attempt to change the language status of a language in the SAP system that is not allowed due to certain conditions. This error is often related to the configuration of languages in the SAP system, particularly in relation to the language settings for various objects like texts, data, or user interfaces.
  Causes:
  
  Language Already in Use: The language you are trying to change may already be in use for certain objects or data, making it impossible to change its status.
  System Configuration: The system may have restrictions on changing the status of certain languages based on its configuration or the current state of the language.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to change the language status may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Technical Restrictions: There may be technical restrictions in place that prevent the change, such as dependencies on other languages or system settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Language Usage: Verify if the language you are trying to change is currently being used in any objects or data. If it is, you may need to remove or modify those dependencies first.
  Review System Configuration: Check the system configuration settings related to language management. Ensure that the language status can be changed based on the current configuration.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to change the language status. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to language management for any specific guidelines or restrictions that may apply to your version of SAP.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE63 (Translation) or SMLT (Language Transport) to manage languages and translations in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Language Management: Familiarize yourself with the language management features in SAP, including how to add, change, or delete languages and their statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the TL043 error in your SAP system.