How To Fix WXP311 - Language key "SPRAS" in text table &1 must be a "LANG" data type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Language key "SPRAS" in text table &1 must be a "LANG" data type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP311 - Language key "SPRAS" in text table &1 must be a "LANG" data type ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WXP311 Language key "SPRAS" in text table &1 must be a "LANG" data type
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when the language key field (usually SPRAS) in a text table is not defined with the correct data element type LANG in the ABAP Dictionary. The field representing the language key in a text table must use the standard SAP data element LANG (which is of type CLNT and length 1 or 2 depending on SAP version) to ensure proper handling of language-dependent texts.
  If the field is defined with a different data element or data type, the system raises this warning during dictionary checks or when generating runtime objects.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Text tables in SAP are used to store language-dependent descriptions or texts.
  The language key field in these tables must be of type LANG to ensure consistency and proper language handling.
  The data element LANG is a standard SAP data element designed specifically for language