How To Fix CRM_ORDER_OUTPUT208 - Language of BP not maintained; using logon language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ORDER_OUTPUT - Messages for Output Control in CRM One Order

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Language of BP not maintained; using logon language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ORDER_OUTPUT208 - Language of BP not maintained; using logon language ?

  The SAP error message "CRM_ORDER_OUTPUT208: Language of BP not maintained; using logon language" typically occurs in the context of CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when generating output for business partners (BPs) such as customers or vendors. This error indicates that the system cannot find a specific language setting for the business partner, so it defaults to the language of the user who is logged in.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Setting: The primary cause of this error is that the language for the business partner (BP) is not maintained in the system. Each business partner can have a specific language assigned to them, which is used for communication and output documents.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the output types or the settings related to business partner data.
  Data Inconsistency: The business partner data may not be fully maintained or may have inconsistencies that prevent the system from determining the appropriate language.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Maintain Language for Business Partner:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the relevant business partner.
  In the business partner details, navigate to the "General Data" section.
  Ensure that the "Language" field is filled in with the appropriate language code (e.g., EN for English, DE for German, etc.).
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Output Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the output type configuration is set up correctly. You can check this in the transaction code NACE (for output types).
  Verify that the output type you are using is configured to handle language settings properly.
  
  
  
  Review User Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings to ensure that the logon language is set correctly. This can be done in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the business partner data to ensure there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  Output Types: Familiarize yourself with the output types relevant to your business processes, as they dictate how documents are generated and sent.
  Language Codes: Ensure you are using the correct language codes as per SAP standards.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the appropriate language is used for business partner communications.