How To Fix 55100 - Select a valid language &2; &1 is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 55 - Messages for development class EENO

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Select a valid language &2; &1 is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have selected a language (&V1&) that does not exist in your
installation.

System Response

The system will not accept notes written in a language that does not
exist in the installation.

How to fix this error?

Select a valid language.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 55100 - Select a valid language &2; &1 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message 55100 indicates that the system is unable to process a request because the specified language is not valid or allowed for the operation you are trying to perform. The message typically appears in scenarios where a user is trying to access a transaction or report in a language that is not supported by the system or is not configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Language Code: The language code specified in the user profile or transaction is not recognized by the SAP system.
  Language Not Installed: The required language may not be installed in the SAP system.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may have a language setting that is not valid or not supported.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions on the languages that can be used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Go to the user settings in SAP (transaction SU01 for user maintenance) and verify the language setting for the user profile.
  Ensure that the language code is valid (e.g., EN for English, DE for German, etc.).
  
  
  
  Install Required Language:
  
  If the language is not installed, you may need to install it. This typically requires administrative access to the SAP system.
  Consult with your SAP Basis team to check if the language is available and can be installed.
  
  
  
  Use a Valid Language:
  
  If you are trying to access a transaction or report, switch to a language that is known to be supported by the system.
  You can change the language in the login screen or by using the /n command followed by the transaction code in a valid language.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Settings:
  
  Some transactions may have specific language settings. Check the documentation or configuration for the transaction to see if there are any language restrictions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the standard language codes used in SAP.
  User Profile Management: Understanding how to manage user profiles and settings can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or documentation for more details on language settings and user management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 55100 and ensure that the correct language is being used in your SAP environment.