How To Fix 5V704 - Language for company &1 is incomplete; check table T5B1S

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Language for company &1 is incomplete; check table T5B1S

What causes this issue?

The Customizing of the company is incomplete or incorrect. The system
has detected that the company exists in the Customizing tables, however,
a default language has not been defined.

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 the <ZK>Companies </>(<ZH>T5B1S</>) table values, as follows:
Ensure that a default language has been referenced
Confirm that the company address has been correctly assigned
For more information, see Customizing for <DS:SIMG.OHABUM14B>Maintain
Personnel Subareas and Company Codes</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5V704 - Language for company &1 is incomplete; check table T5B1S ?

  The SAP error message 5V704 indicates that the language settings for a specific company code are incomplete. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or process data in a language that has not been fully configured for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by missing or incomplete language entries in the configuration table T5B1S. This table is used to maintain language settings for various company codes in the SAP system. If the required language data is not fully maintained for a company code, the system will throw this error when attempting to perform operations that require language-specific information.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the language settings for the specified company code are complete. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the T5B1S Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE11 to access the data dictionary and view the table T5B1S.
  
  
  
  Check Entries:
  
  Look for entries related to the company code mentioned in the error message. Verify if the language you are trying to use is listed and if all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language Data:
  
  If the language entry is missing or incomplete, you will need to add or update the entry. You can do this through the appropriate configuration transaction (usually in the IMG - Implementation Guide).
  Navigate to SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Financial Accounting -> Define Company and ensure that the language settings are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language you are trying to use is installed and activated in your SAP system. You can check this in the system settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are making changes in a development environment, ensure that the changes are transported to the production environment if necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction or process that was causing the error to ensure that it is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE16: Data Browser to view table contents.
  SE11: Data Dictionary to view and maintain table definitions.
  SPRO: Access to the Implementation Guide for configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on language settings and company code configuration.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as they may need to check for additional configuration or system issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5V704 and ensure that the language settings for the specified company code are complete.