How To Fix C$233 - Identificat. type &1 is language-dependent; entry valid for all languages

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C$ -

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Identificat. type &1 is language-dependent; entry valid for all languages

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C$233 - Identificat. type &1 is language-dependent; entry valid for all languages ?

  The SAP error message C$233 indicates that there is an issue with the identification type (ID type) that is language-dependent. This means that the entry you are trying to use is valid for all languages, but the system is expecting a specific language entry.
  Cause:
  
  Language Dependency: The identification type you are trying to use is set up in a way that it requires a specific language entry, but the system is trying to access it in a different language or without a specific language context.
  Missing Language-Specific Data: The data for the identification type may not be maintained for the language you are currently using in your session.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the way the identification types are set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Language Settings: Ensure that your user profile is set to the correct language. You can change the language in the SAP GUI by logging off and selecting the desired language at the login screen.
  Maintain Language-Specific Data: Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., OX02 for maintaining identification types) and ensure that the necessary entries are maintained for the specific language you are using.
  Use a Valid Identification Type: If you are trying to use an identification type that is not valid for the current context, switch to a valid one that is set up for the language you are working in.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to identification types to understand how they should be configured and used.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a configuration issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OX02 (for maintaining identification types) or OX03 (for displaying them) to check the configuration.
  User Profile Settings: Check your user profile settings to ensure that the language is set correctly.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C$233 error message in SAP.