How To Fix TL052 - File T002 not in language directory: Switch to old name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 052

• Message text: File T002 not in language directory: Switch to old name

What causes this issue?

The language files have a new naming convention from 4.0:
<(><language><ISO code><file ID><)>(.C), where
file ID can be = TX (DE + Customizing data)
= DC (Documentation)
= FO (Forms)
= SL (Styles)
= RW (Report Writer)
= MS (Master file)
If the files were written aftrer the new naming convention there is a
file T002 in the language directory.
Names must be converted because 4.0 allows lower-case language IDs and
the System interface language display format uses the 2-character ISO
codes.

System Response

The file T002 was not found in the language directory.
The language transport tools assume that the files were written using
the old naming convention.
These files can be imported without difficulty if all the language
import conditions are fulfilled (release, etc.)

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL052 - File T002 not in language directory: Switch to old name ?

  The SAP error message TL052 indicates that the system is unable to find the language-specific file for the T002 table in the expected language directory. This typically occurs when the language files for a specific language are missing or not properly configured in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Files: The language files for the specified language are not present in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Language Configuration: The language settings in the user profile or system configuration may not be set correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the language files were recently transported, there may have been an issue during the transport process.
  Database Issues: There could be inconsistencies or corruption in the database that affect the availability of language files.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Installation:
  
  Ensure that the required language is installed in the SAP system. You can check this in the SAP GUI by navigating to System -> Status and looking for the installed languages.
  
  
  
  Reinstall Language:
  
  If the language is not installed, you may need to install it using the SAP Language Import tool. This can be done through transaction SMLT (Language Transport).
  
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in the user profile. You can do this by going to SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the "Logon Data" tab for the language setting.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the language files were supposed to be transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the language files.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the database to ensure that there are no issues affecting the language files. This can be done using transaction SE14 (Database Utility).
  
  
  
  Fallback Language:
  
  If the specific language is not available, consider switching to a fallback language (usually English) until the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to language installation and configuration for any specific guidance or patches.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on language management and installation.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error message and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TL052 error and ensure that the necessary language files are available in your SAP system.