How To Fix 5A569 - Enter a language that is supported by the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 569

• Message text: Enter a language that is supported by the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A569 - Enter a language that is supported by the system ?

  The SAP error message 5A569 ("Enter a language that is supported by the system") typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a language code that is not recognized or supported by the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when setting user preferences, entering data, or configuring system settings.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Language Code: The user may have entered a language code that is not valid or not installed in the SAP system.
  Missing Language Installation: The required language may not be installed in the SAP system.
  User Profile Settings: The language setting in the user profile may be incorrectly configured.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to support the desired language.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Code: Ensure that the language code entered is valid. Common language codes include:
  
  EN for English
  DE for German
  FR for French
  ES for Spanish
  IT for Italian
  etc.
  
  
  
  Verify Installed Languages:
  
  Go to transaction code SMLT (Language Transport) to check which languages are installed in the system.
  If the desired language is not listed, it may need to be installed.
  
  
  
  Install Missing Language:
  
  If the language is not installed, you may need to install it using the appropriate transport requests or by following the installation procedures provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings by going to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and verify the language settings for the user.
  Ensure that the language field is set to a valid language code.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the system is configured to support the desired languages.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on language settings and configurations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions related to language issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5A569 and successfully enter a supported language in the SAP system.