How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE690 - This Language is already maintained. Specify another language.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 690

• Message text: This Language is already maintained. Specify another language.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE690 - This Language is already maintained. Specify another language. ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE690, which states "This Language is already maintained. Specify another language," typically occurs when you are trying to maintain or create a record in a specific language that has already been defined in the system. This error is common in scenarios where multiple languages are supported, such as in material master data, customer/vendor master data, or other multilingual settings.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Language Entry: The language you are trying to enter is already maintained for the specific record or object you are working on.
  Data Entry Error: You may have mistakenly selected a language that is already in use for that particular record.
  Configuration Issue: There might be a configuration that restricts the addition of the same language multiple times for a specific entity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Languages: Review the existing languages maintained for the record. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master) and checking the language tab to see which languages are already assigned.
  
  
  Select a Different Language: If you need to add information in a different language, choose a language that is not already maintained for that record.
  
  
  Modify Existing Entries: If you need to update the information in the already maintained language, you can do so without trying to add it again. Simply select the existing language and make the necessary changes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the languages that can be maintained or the process, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you believe it is a system error, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or others depending on the context of the error.
  Language Settings: Understand how language settings are configured in your SAP system, including the default languages and how they can be managed.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the records in question, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your data maintenance tasks in SAP.