How To Fix UMG079 - The table has no language key; operation canceled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMG - Message Class for the Unicode Migration Tool.

• Message number: 079

• Message text: The table has no language key; operation canceled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMG079 - The table has no language key; operation canceled ?

  The SAP error message UMG079, which states "The table has no language key; operation canceled," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a language key on a table that does not have one defined. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with text tables or when trying to access data that is language-dependent.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Key: The table you are trying to access or modify does not have a language key defined. Language keys are essential for tables that store text in multiple languages.
  Incorrect Table Configuration: The table may not be configured correctly in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) to support multilingual data.
  Data Access Issues: The operation you are trying to perform may require a language-specific view of the data, which is not available due to the absence of a language key.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Definition:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the definition of the table in question.
  Ensure that the table is defined with a language key field (usually SPRSL).
  
  
  
  Add Language Key:
  
  If the table is missing a language key, you may need to modify the table structure to include a language key field. This typically involves:
  
  Adding a field for the language key (e.g., SPRSL).
  Adjusting the table's properties to ensure it can handle multilingual data.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Related Tables:
  
  If the table is related to other tables (e.g., text tables), ensure that those related tables are also correctly configured with language keys.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation on the table.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for best practices on handling multilingual data and table configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SE37 (Function Module), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Language Key: The language key is typically represented by the field SPRSL, which is used to identify the language of the text entries in the table.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.