How To Fix 6G081 - Default language for &1 can only be modified in original system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6G - Messages for System Administration Assistant

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Default language for &1 can only be modified in original system &2

What causes this issue?

You want to change the default language for a task area &V1& in the
System Administration Assistant.

System Response

You can only change the default language in the original system.

How to fix this error?

"&V2&" was determined as the original system.
If an original system was determined, you must log on there to change
the original language for the relevant task area. Make sure that the
change is necessary. If it is a task area that you administrated
originally, do not make the change yourself until you speak to the
person currently responsible.
If an original system was not determined, you cannot change the default
language. In this case, it is a different task area.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6G081 - Default language for &1 can only be modified in original system &2 ?

  The SAP error message 6G081 indicates that there is an attempt to change the default language for a particular object (like a user, a company code, etc.) in a system where this change is not permitted. The message specifies that the default language can only be modified in the original system where the object was created.
  Cause:
  
  System Landscape: This error typically occurs in a landscape where there are multiple systems (e.g., Development, Quality Assurance, Production). The object was created in one system (the original system) and is being modified in another system.
  Transport Requests: If the object was transported from one system to another, the default language settings are locked in the original system to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the default language settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Modify in Original System: To resolve this issue, you need to go to the original system (as indicated in the error message) where the object was created and make the necessary changes to the default language there.
  Check Transport Requests: If the object was transported, ensure that any changes to the default language are made in the original system before transporting it to other systems.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user attempting to make the change has the appropriate authorizations to modify language settings.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis team for specific procedures related to language settings and system configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  System Configuration: Review the system configuration settings related to languages and user profiles.
  Transport Management: Understand the transport management process in your SAP landscape to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.