How To Fix TL817 - No source language texts for foreign release & in specified directory

TL817 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 817

• Message text: No source language texts for foreign release & in specified directory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL817 - No source language texts for foreign release & in specified directory ?

  The SAP error message TL817 ("No source language texts for foreign release & in specified directory") typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary language texts for a specific release in the specified directory. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the transport of objects or when trying to access language-specific texts in a multi-language environment.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Language Files: The required language files for the specified release are not present in the system or the specified directory.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be incorrectly configured to look for language texts in the wrong directory.
  Transport Issues: If the error occurs during a transport, it may indicate that the transport request does not include the necessary language texts.
  Release Version Mismatch: The release version specified may not match the available language texts in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the required language is installed and activated in your SAP system. You