How To Fix TL278 - No language exists with degree of translation 1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 278

• Message text: No language exists with degree of translation 1

What causes this issue?

Languages with a degree of translation > 1 are to be supplemented.
Languages with a degree of translation equal to 1 are required to do
this.
There are no such languages available.

System Response

Error message; it is not possible to continue this action.

How to fix this error?

Contact SAP. This situation must not arise because English and German
are by definition languages with degree of translation 1.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL278 - No language exists with degree of translation 1 ?

  The SAP error message TL278 "No language exists with degree of translation 1" typically occurs when there is an issue with the language settings in the SAP system, particularly related to the translation of texts or data in a specific language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Configuration: The language you are trying to use may not be properly configured in the SAP system. This can happen if the language has not been installed or activated.
  Translation Degree: The error indicates that the system is looking for a language with a specific degree of translation (in this case, degree 1), which may not be available for the specified language.
  Incorrect Language Key: The language key used in the transaction or program may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Installation:
  
  Go to transaction code SMLT (Language Transport) to check if the required language is installed.
  If the language is not installed, you may need to install it using the appropriate transport request.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Settings:
  
  Use transaction code SE63 (Translation) to check the translation settings for the specific language.
  Ensure that the language is set up correctly and that the necessary texts have been translated.
  
  
  
  Check Translation Degree:
  
  Ensure that the texts you are trying to access have been translated to the required degree. You may need to perform translations for the texts in question.
  
  
  
  Review Language Key:
  
  Double-check the language key being used in your transaction or program. Ensure it matches the installed languages in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMLT: Language Transport
  SE63: Translation
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check language-dependent tables)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on language settings and translations.
  
  
  SAP Community: You can also search for discussions or similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the TL278 error message in your SAP system.