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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 in SAP (transaction code SU01).
  Check the "Defaults" tab to ensure that a default language is set for the user.
  
  
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis administrator to check the system configuration for language settings and ensure that the necessary languages are installed and configured correctly.
  SAP GUI Settings: Ensure that your SAP GUI is set up to support the desired languages. You can check this in the SAP GUI options.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Support in SAP: SAP supports multiple languages, and the language can be set at the user level, client level, or system level.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) and SU3 (Maintain User Profile) to manage user settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on language settings and user profile management.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be necessary to contact your SAP support team for further assistance.