How To Fix W3_API402 - Displayed content is from original language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W3_API - WAB: API Messages

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Displayed content is from original language &1

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  SAP Error Message: W3_API402 - Displayed content is from original language &1
  
  1. Cause
  The message W3_API402 occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro or Web Application Server when content is requested in a language different from the original language of the content, but no translation is available for that language.
  
  The system tries to display content (e.g., text, labels, messages) in the user’s logon language.
  If the content is not translated into the requested language, SAP falls back to the original language of the content.
  The message informs the user that the displayed content is shown in the original language (e.g., English) because a translation into the requested language is not available.
  
  
  2. Solution
  
  
  Check Translation Availability:
  
  Verify if the content (texts, labels, messages) has been translated into the user’s logon language.
  Use transaction SE63 (Translation Environment) to check and maintain translations for the relevant objects (e.g., texts, messages, UI elements).
  
  
  
  Maintain Translations:
  
  If translations are missing, create or update the translations for the required language.
  This ensures that users see the content in their preferred language without fallback.
  
  
  
  User Language Settings:
  
  Confirm the user’s logon language in SU01 or user profile.
  If the user’s language is not supported or translations are not available, consider changing the logon language to one that is supported.
  
  
  
  System Language Settings:
  
  Check if the system supports the requested language.
  Install language packs if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Message Class: W3_API  
  
  
  Message Number: 402  
  
  
  Context: Often seen in Web Dynpro applications, BSP applications, or any SAP UI technology that supports multilingual content.
  
  
  Transactions to Use:
  
  SE63 – Translation Environment
  SU01 – User Maintenance (to check/change user logon language)
  SMLT – Language Import/Export (to install language packs)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to language translation issues or Web Dynpro UI translation problems.
  Example SAP Note: 000123456 (hypothetical) for translation troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Always ensure that the original language content is correct and complete before translating.
  Regularly update translations when new content or changes are made.
  Use SAP standard tools and processes for translation to maintain consistency.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Content not translated into user’s logon language; fallback to original language occurs.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain missing translations via SE63; verify user language settings; install language packs if needed.
  
  
  Related
  Web Dynpro, BSP, SE63, SU01, SMLT, SAP Notes on translation and language support.
  
  
  
  
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