How To Fix /ATL/GENERAL267 - Language code & is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/GENERAL -

• Message number: 267

• Message text: Language code & is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL267 - Language code & is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL267 Language code & is not valid typically indicates that the system is unable to recognize or validate the specified language code in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when working with translations, user settings, or data entries that require a specific language code.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Language Code: The language code provided may not be a valid ISO language code recognized by the SAP system.
  Missing Language Configuration: The language may not be installed or configured in the SAP system.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may have an incorrect or unsupported language setting.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the language code being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Language Code: Verify that the language code you are using is correct. Common language codes include:
  
  EN for English
  DE for German
  FR for French
  ES for Spanish
  Ensure that the code follows the ISO 639-1 standard.
  
  
  
  Install Missing Languages: If the language code is valid but not recognized, check if the language is installed in the SAP system. You can do this by:
  
  Going to transaction SMLT (Language Transport) to see if the language is available.
  If it is not installed, you may need to install the language using the appropriate transport requests.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings: Check the user settings to ensure that the language is set correctly:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the user profile for the language setting.
  If necessary, change the language to a valid one.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are working with specific applications or modules, ensure that they are configured to support the language you are trying to use.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on language settings and configurations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to language codes and translations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  System Administrator: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP system administrator for assistance, as they may have the necessary permissions to make changes or investigate further.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.