How To Fix UPWB166 - To translate, choose Translation->Online Text Repository->Short Texts

UPWB166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPWB - Messages for Development Class UPWB

• Message number: 166

• Message text: To translate, choose Translation->Online Text Repository->Short Texts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPWB166 - To translate, choose Translation->Online Text Repository->Short Texts ?

  The SAP error message UPWB166 typically occurs when there is an issue related to the translation of texts in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary short texts for a specific object or element, which may be due to missing translations in the Online Text Repository.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translations: The most common cause of this error is that the required short texts for certain objects are not available in the Online Text Repository.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not be configured correctly, leading to the inability to retrieve the appropriate translations.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from accessing the required texts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Translations:
  
  Navigate to the Online Text Repository in SAP.
  Go to the menu path: Translation