How To Fix 5W139 - Text not found in language &1, &2 will be used

5W139 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Text not found in language &1, &2 will be used

What causes this issue?

The text does not exist in the logon language. The specified language
will be used instead.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5W139 - Details

• The SAP error message 5W139 with the text "Text not found in language &1, &2 will be used" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific text or message in the specified language. Instead, it defaults to using a fallback language (usually English or the system's default language).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Translations: The primary cause of this error is that the text or message you are trying to access does not have a translation available in the specified language.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available translations in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not have been properly translated into the required language.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Language Settings: Verify the language settings in your user profile. You can do this by going to the user settings in SAP and ensuring that the desired language is selected.
  Add Missing Translations: If you have access to the