How To Fix CC505 - Error converting language indicator & in object &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Error converting language indicator & in object &

What causes this issue?

An internal language conversion error has occurred.

System Response

This language indicator cannot be converted from ISO to SAP format.
This means, for example, that the long text cannot be distributed.

How to fix this error?

Check the language indicator in this object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC505 - Error converting language indicator & in object & ?

  The SAP error message CC505, which states "Error converting language indicator & in object &," typically occurs when there is an issue with the language settings in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data import/export, report generation, or when accessing certain objects that have language-specific attributes.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Language Code: The language code being used may not be valid or recognized by the SAP system.
  Missing Language Data: The object being accessed may not have the necessary language-specific data available.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to language settings or translations.
  Data Corruption: There could be corruption in the data related to language indicators or the objects being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify that the language code being used is valid. Common language codes include 'EN' for English, 'DE' for German, etc.
  Ensure that the user profile is set to a valid language.
  
  
  
  Review Object Data:
  
  Check if the object in question has the necessary language-specific data. If not, you may need to create or update the translations for that object.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to languages in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary languages are installed and activated in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data related to the object. This may involve using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility) to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Module), and SE80 (Object Navigator) to investigate the objects and their language settings.
  Language Installation: Ensure that the required languages are installed in the SAP system. This can be checked in the system settings.
  User Profile: Check the user profile settings to ensure that the correct language is set for the user experiencing the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the CC505 error in your SAP system.