How To Fix /UIF/LREP_CHANGE_MSG000 - Text can only be changed in language &1, not in &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UIF/LREP_CHANGE_MSG -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Text can only be changed in language &1, not in &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UIF/LREP_CHANGE_MSG000 - Text can only be changed in language &1, not in &2 ?

  The SAP error message /UIF/LREP_CHANGE_MSG000 indicates that there is an attempt to change text in a language that is not allowed. Specifically, the message states that text can only be changed in a specified language (denoted as &1), and not in the current language (denoted as &2).
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that manage multilingual texts, such as SAP UI Framework or other text management functionalities. The underlying reasons for this error can include:
  
  
  Language Restrictions: The system is configured to allow changes to text only in certain languages. For example, if the original text was created in English, changes may only be permitted in English and not in another language like German or French.
  
  
  Text Maintenance Settings: The text maintenance settings in the SAP system may restrict changes to specific languages based on business rules or configurations.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change texts in the specified language.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Language Settings: Verify the language settings in the SAP system. Ensure that you are trying to change the text in the correct language as specified in the error message.
  
  
  Use the Correct Language: If you need to change the text, switch to the language indicated by &1 in the error message and make the changes there.
  
  
  Review Text Maintenance Configuration: If you have access, review the configuration settings for text maintenance in the relevant transaction (e.g., SE63 for translation) to understand the restrictions in place.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that your user account has the necessary authorizations to make changes in the specified language. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to request the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on text management and language settings.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE63 (Translation) and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for managing texts and translations.
  Language Key: Understand how language keys work in SAP and how they affect text management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.