How To Fix WD116 - Original language was set to "&". Please check texts.

WD116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Original language was set to "&". Please check texts.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD116 - Original language was set to "&". Please check texts. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WD116 - Original language was set to "&". Please check texts.
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Web Dynpro applications when the system encounters an issue with the language settings of text elements or UI texts. Specifically, the message indicates that the "original language" for certain texts is set to an invalid or placeholder value ("&"), which is not recognized as a proper language key.
  Common causes include:
  
  The text elements or UI texts have not been properly maintained or translated in the original language.
  The language key for the original texts is missing, incorrect, or corrupted.
  There is a mismatch or inconsistency in language settings between the development environment and the runtime environment.
  The texts were imported or transported incorrectly, leading to missing language data.
  Custom developments or modifications where language handling was not properly implemented.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WD116 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Text Maintenance:
  
  Go to the relevant text repository (e.g., transaction SE63 for