How To Fix 5K133 - Choose 'E' for English or 'F' for French

5K133 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Choose 'E' for English or 'F' for French

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K133 - Choose 'E' for English or 'F' for French ?

  The SAP error message 5K133, which prompts the user to "Choose 'E' for English or 'F' for French," typically indicates that the system is expecting the user to select a language for the interface. This message often appears when the system is set up to support multiple languages, but it requires the user to specify their preferred language before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  
  Language Settings: The user has not selected a language, or the system is unable to determine the default language for the user session.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not have a default language set, or the language settings may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  System Configuration: The SAP system may be configured to require a language selection at the start of a session.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Language: When prompted, simply enter 'E' for English or 'F' for French, depending on your preferred language.
  User Profile Settings: 
  Go to the user profile settings