How To Fix 56441 - Choose 'original language' and/or 'English'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56 - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 441

• Message text: Choose 'original language' and/or 'English'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56441 - Choose 'original language' and/or 'English' ?

  The SAP error message 56441, which states "Choose 'original language' and/or 'English'," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a document or transaction in a language that is not supported or available in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when viewing reports, documents, or transaction screens that have language settings.
  Cause:
  
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available languages for the document or transaction.
  Missing Translations: The specific document or transaction may not have been translated into the user's preferred language.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not be configured to support multiple languages or may be set to a language that is not available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change Language Settings:
  
  Go to the user settings in SAP (usually found under the "System" menu).
  Change the language to 'English' or 'Original Language' (the language in which the document was created).
  Log out and log back in to see if the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check Document Language:
  
  If you are trying to access a specific document, check if it has been created in a different language. If possible, request the document in a supported language.
  
  
  
  User Profile Configuration:
  
  Ensure that your user profile is set up to support multiple languages. This can be done by contacting your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue. Sometimes, specific patches or updates may resolve language-related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Language Settings: SAP supports multiple languages, and users can set their preferred language in their user profile. The system will attempt to display information in that language if available.
  Translation Management: Organizations using SAP often have a translation management process to ensure that key documents and transactions are available in multiple languages.
  User Training: Providing training for users on how to manage their language settings can help prevent this error from occurring frequently.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 56441 and access the required documents or transactions in the appropriate language.