How To Fix TL158 - The language file for importing translation & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 158

• Message text: The language file for importing translation & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The system could not find the language file(s) for the import of
language &.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check that you have entered the language directory correctly.
As of Release 4.0A, this means the main directory of the language CD. A
subdirectory exists for each language.
You can find more detailed information in the Info part of transaction
SMLT under "4.0A Changes".

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL158 - The language file for importing translation & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message TL158 indicates that the system is unable to find the specified language file required for importing translations. This can occur during the process of importing language-specific data or translations into the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language File: The specified language file does not exist in the expected directory or has not been created.
  Incorrect Path: The path to the language file may be incorrect or not properly configured in the system.
  File Naming Issues: The language file may have been named incorrectly or may not follow the required naming conventions.
  Transport Issues: If the language file was supposed to be transported from another system, the transport may not have been completed successfully.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Existence: Verify that the language file exists in the specified directory. If it does not, you may need to create or obtain the file.
  Correct Path Configuration: Ensure that the path to the language file is correctly configured in the SAP system. You can check the configuration settings in transaction codes like SE63 (Translation) or SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink).
  File Naming: Ensure that the language file is named correctly according to SAP's naming conventions. The file name should typically include the language code (e.g., EN, DE, etc.).
  Transport Request: If the language file is supposed to be part of a transport request, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported. If not, you may need to re-import the transport.
  Recreate the Language File: If the file is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it. This can involve exporting translations from another system or manually creating the file.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and import the language files.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE63 (for translation) and SE78 (for SAP ArchiveLink) to manage language files and translations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on language management and translation processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.