How To Fix 5V702 - Official language is not valid; select a valid legal language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 702

• Message text: Official language is not valid; select a valid legal language

What causes this issue?

The system has identified that the <DS:DE.RSZLA>offical language</> for
an employee is not a legal language for Belgium. Valid legal languages
in Belgium include french, dutch, and german.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check that the preferred language of the employee is one of the valid
legal languages, either french, dutch, or german.
Note that the valid legal languages also apply for expatriated
employees; no other languages are accepted.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5V702 - Official language is not valid; select a valid legal language ?

  The SAP error message 5V702 indicates that the official language specified in the system is not valid. This error typically arises when the system is configured to use a language that is not recognized as a legal language in the context of the SAP system's configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Language Code: The language code entered in the system is not valid or not supported.
  Configuration Issues: The official language settings in the SAP system may not be properly configured.
  Missing Language Packs: The required language packs may not be installed in the SAP system.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may have an invalid language setting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to SAP Customizing Implementation Guide > General Settings > Set Countries and Languages.
  Ensure that the official language is set correctly and is a valid language code.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Codes:
  
  Check the list of valid language codes in SAP. Common valid language codes include:
  
  EN for English
  DE for German
  FR for French
  ES for Spanish
  
  
  Make sure the language code you are trying to use is in this list.
  
  
  
  Install Language Packs:
  
  If the required language is not installed, you may need to install the appropriate language pack. This can typically be done through the SAP Software Download Center or by contacting your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings for the user encountering the error. You can do this by going to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and verifying the language setting in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on language settings and configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SPRO (Customizing), SU01 (User Maintenance)
  Language Codes: A list of valid language codes can be found in SAP documentation or through the SAP community.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to language settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 5V702 error and ensure that the official language setting in your SAP system is valid.