How To Fix VBC_WD002 - Retrieving language-specific texts is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBC_WD - Visual Business messages for WebDynpro integration

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Retrieving language-specific texts is not possible

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

Visual Business proceeding with default settings.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VBC_WD002 - Retrieving language-specific texts is not possible ?

  The SAP error message VBC_WD002 indicates that the system is unable to retrieve language-specific texts. This issue typically arises in the context of Web Dynpro applications or when dealing with language-dependent texts in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Language-Specific Texts: The texts for the specified language may not be maintained in the system. This can happen if the language has not been fully configured or if the necessary translations have not been provided.
  
  
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available languages in the system. If a user is trying to access a language that is not supported, this error can occur.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If language-specific texts were supposed to be transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the transport failed or was not executed, this could lead to missing texts.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain language texts.
  
  
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Web Dynpro application or the underlying data model that prevent the retrieval of texts.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the required language is installed and configured in the SAP system. You can check this in the transaction SMLT (Language Transport) or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language-Specific Texts:
  
  Use transaction SE63 to maintain translations for the texts that are missing. Ensure that all necessary texts are translated and available for the required language.
  
  
  
  Verify User Settings:
  
  Check the user’s language settings in the user profile (transaction SU01). Ensure that the user is set to a language that is supported by the system.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the texts were supposed to be transported, verify the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful. If not, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the texts. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the Web Dynpro application to identify where the text retrieval is failing. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific Web Dynpro application you are working with to understand how it handles language texts.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message VBC_WD002.