How To Fix WL618 - No texts for function modules in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 618

• Message text: No texts for function modules in language &

What causes this issue?

No short texts are maintained in the specified language in table
SWWFBATEXT for the function modules.

System Response

The action was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Either maintain the missing short texts via view maintenance or check
whether the short texts for the function modules are available in
another language.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL618 - No texts for function modules in language & ?

  The SAP error message WL618, which states "No texts for function modules in language &," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the text descriptions for function modules in the specified language. This can happen for several reasons, including missing language settings, incomplete language installations, or issues with the transport of language data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Language Installation: The required language pack may not be installed in the SAP system.
  Incomplete Language Data: The texts for the function modules may not have been properly transported or generated.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available languages in the system.
  Function Module Not Documented: The function module may not have been documented in the specified language.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Language Installation:
  
  Go to transaction SMLT (Language Transport) and check if the required language is installed.
  If not, you may need to install the language using the appropriate transport.
  
  
  
  Generate Language Texts:
  
  Use transaction SE63 (Translation) to generate or maintain texts for the function modules in the required language.
  You can also use transaction SE37 to check the function module and see if the texts are available.
  
  
  
  Verify User Language Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings (transaction SU01) to ensure that the language is set correctly.
  You can also change the language at the logon screen or in the user settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Language Data:
  
  If the texts are missing due to transport issues, ensure that the relevant transport requests containing language data are correctly imported into the system.
  
  
  
  Check Documentation:
  
  If the function module is custom-developed, ensure that the documentation is provided in the required language.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE37: Function Module Maintenance
  SE63: Translation
  SMLT: Language Transport
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to language handling and function module documentation.
  
  
  Language Packs: Ensure that the language packs are up to date and that all necessary translations are available for the function modules you are using.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WL618 error and ensure that the necessary texts for function modules are available in the specified language.