How To Fix TL161 - Import to translation system -> long text

TL161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Import to translation system -> long text

What causes this issue?

After upgrading your translation system, you want to import the
language backup files (status before upgrade).
When the files were checked, the system determined that they are not
the expected backup data files.
The expected files are called TEXT<L>_UP.C or DOCU<L>_UP.C and must be
scheduled with transaction SMLT (special imports).

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL161 - Import to translation system -> long text ?

  The SAP error message TL161 typically occurs during the process of importing translations into a translation system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding an appropriate solution.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Transport Request: The transport request that contains the translation data may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the import.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being imported, such as missing entries or incorrect formats.
  System Configuration: The translation system may not be properly configured to accept the import.
  Language Settings: The target language may not be correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transport Request: Ensure that the transport request containing the translation data is correctly created and released. Verify that it is available in the target system.
  Review Authorizations: Confirm that the user performing the import has the necessary authorizations. This can be