How To Fix AC472 - Language key & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 472

• Message text: Language key & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC472 - Language key & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message AC472 indicates that a specific language key is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to access or display information in a language that has not been configured or is not available in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Configuration: The language key specified in the error message is not defined in the SAP system. This could happen if the language was not installed or if there was an issue during the installation process.
  Incorrect Language Key: The language key being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled in the configuration or in the data being processed.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may be set to a language that is not supported or configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Installation:
  
  Go to transaction code SMLT (Language Transport) to check if the required language is installed.
  If the language is not installed, you may need to install it using the appropriate transport requests.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Key:
  
  Ensure that the language key being used is correct. You can check the valid language keys in the SAP system by using transaction code SE63 (Translation) or by looking at the documentation for supported languages.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user settings by going to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and verify the logon language for the user profile. Change it to a valid language if necessary.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If you have access to system configuration, you can check the settings in transaction code SPRO (Customizing) under the relevant application area to ensure that the language settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Keys: Language keys in SAP are typically represented by a two-letter code (e.g., 'EN' for English, 'DE' for German).
  Translation Management: SAP provides tools for managing translations and language settings, which can be accessed through various transaction codes like SE63.
  User Documentation: Ensure that users are aware of the supported languages and how to change their logon language if necessary.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.