---
article_id: KB0402519
article_type: FAQ
component_ids:
  - BNS-ARI-CI-AN
  - BNS-ARI-CI-SCC-BUY
  - BNS-ARI-SS
component_descriptions:
  - SAP Integration Suite, managed gateway > Managed Gateway for Business Network
  - SAP Integration Suite, managed gateway > Managed Gateway for Business Network SCC > Managed Gateway for Buyer Business Network SCC
  - Strategic Sourcing
products:
  - SAP Ariba Procurement, cloud edition
  - SAP Ariba Sourcing, cloud edition
  - SAP Business Network for Procurement and SAP Business Network for Supply Chain
personas:
  - Admin
  - Buyer
  - Supplier
language: en
created: 2025-08-07
updated: 2025-08-07
source: Knowledge Base
url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0402519
connect_url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0402519?min=1
sap_for_me_url: https://me.sap.com/notes/KB0402519
---

# How do I use the translation function in Managed Gateway for Spend & Network mapping tool?

## Symptom

How do I use the translation function in Managed Gateway for Spend & Network mapping tool?

## Resolution

1. I map the source field I want to change to the target field.
2. I right‑click on the **Mapping line > Add Function > Translation Function**
3. I enter the **Source Value** that needs to be changed.
4. I input the corresponding **Target Value.**
5. I click **OK**, then click **Save.**

## See Also

For further details about the translation function, review [How to use Translation Function in Managed Gateway for Spend & Network Mapping tool.](https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2914186)

You can add a list of values you want to add for conversion, after that it's necessary to add a loop function to work as expected. For further details about loop function, review [Why target field is showing multiple values if I have more than one line item?](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/186275)

## Keywords

translation function