How To Fix DMS_MESSAGES086 - Error in conversion of language code for &1

DMS_MESSAGES086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Error in conversion of language code for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMS_MESSAGES086 - Error in conversion of language code for &1 ?

  The SAP error message DMS_MESSAGES086 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of a language code in the Document Management System (DMS). This error typically arises when the system encounters an invalid or unrecognized language code while processing documents or metadata.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Language Code: The language code provided in the system may not be valid or recognized by SAP.
  Missing Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or system configuration may not be set correctly.
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the data related to language settings or document metadata.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not handle language codes properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Language Code: Verify that the language code being used is valid. Common language codes include 'EN' for English, 'DE' for German, etc. Ensure that the code matches the expected format.
  User Profile Settings: Check the user profile settings to ensure that the default