How To Fix WD376 - Translation to language "&" is missing for step "&", output "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 376

• Message text: Translation to language "&" is missing for step "&", output "&"

What causes this issue?

The translation is missing for the specified decision alternative.
According to the fallback strategy the texts have been returned in
another language.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Open this workflow in the Workflow Builder. Change the translation for
the specified step. You can access the function from the menu option
"Extras -> Translation" Select the relevant target language.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD376 - Translation to language "&" is missing for step "&", output "&" ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WD376: Translation to language "&" is missing for step "&", output "&"
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Web Dynpro applications when the system tries to display a UI element (like a step or output) in a particular language, but the translation for that language is missing in the corresponding text repository or i18n (internationalization) resource files.
  Specifically:
  
  The Web Dynpro component or application has UI texts defined for multiple languages.
  The system is running in a language (e.g., French, Spanish, etc.) for which the translation of a particular step or output text is not maintained.
  When the UI tries to render that step or output, it cannot find the translation and throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Translations:
  
  Use transaction SE63 (SAP Translation Environment) or the Web Dynpro translation tools to add the missing translations.
  Alternatively, if the texts are maintained in i18n property files (e.g., i18n.properties, i18n_de.properties), update the relevant language file with the missing entries.
  
  
  
  Check Web Dynpro Component:
  
  Open the Web Dynpro component in the Web Dynpro Explorer.
  Navigate to the Text Elements or i18n folder.
  Verify that all texts for the step and output are translated for the required languages.
  Add missing translations as needed.
  
  
  
  Fallback Language:
  
  If translations are not available, ensure that the system falls back to a default language (usually English).
  This can be configured in the Web Dynpro application or system settings, but it is better to provide proper translations.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  After adding translations, transport the changes to the relevant system.
  Activate the Web Dynpro component or application to ensure changes take effect.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SE63: Used for translation of SAP texts.
  Web Dynpro i18n files: Property files that hold language-specific texts.
  SAP Note / Documentation: Check SAP Notes related to Web Dynpro internationalization if the problem persists.
  User Language Settings: The error depends on the user’s logon language or the language set in the Web Dynpro application.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WD376 indicates missing translations for a UI element in a Web Dynpro application. The fix is to provide the missing translations in the appropriate language using SAP translation tools or by updating i18n resource files.
  
  If you need help with specific steps to maintain translations or locate the missing texts, please provide the Web Dynpro component name or the languages involved.