How To Fix B1542 - No ISO code found for the language key & in field &

B1542 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 542

• Message text: No ISO code found for the language key & in field &

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B1542 - Details

• The SAP error message B1542 "No ISO code found for the language key & in field &" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a corresponding ISO language code for a specified language key in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with translations, language settings, or data imports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Configuration: The language key specified in the error message is not configured in the system, or the corresponding ISO code is missing.
  Incorrect Language Key: The language key provided may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Data Import Issues: If you are importing data, the source data may contain language keys that are not defined in the SAP system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not handle language keys properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SMLT (Language Transport) or SE63 (Translation) to check if the language key exists in the