How To Fix TL296 - Supplementation language & cannot be changed (it is already active)

TL296 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 296

• Message text: Supplementation language & cannot be changed (it is already active)

What causes this issue?

You wanted to delete or change the supplementation language even though
the language supplementation porgram was already started with the
constellation.

System Response

You can no longer change the supplementation language.

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.

TL296 - Details

• The SAP error message TL296, which states "Supplementation language & cannot be changed (it is already active)," typically occurs in the context of language settings in SAP, particularly when dealing with text elements or translations in the system.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to change the supplementation language for a particular object (like a material, customer, or vendor) that already has an active supplementation language set. The system does not allow changes to the supplementation language once it has been activated to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Settings: Verify the current supplementation language settings for the object in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM01 for materials, XD01 for customers) and checking the language settings.
  
  
  Deactivate Supplementation Language: If you need to change the supplementation language, you may need to deactivate the current one first.