How To Fix DPR_BAPI159 - Language key &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_BAPI - Messages for BAPIs in Project Management

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Language key &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_BAPI159 - Language key &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message DPR_BAPI159 with the description "Language key &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management (DPR - Dynamic Project Management) when there is an issue related to language settings in the system. This error indicates that the specified language key (represented by &1) is not recognized or does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Key: The language key specified in the transaction or BAPI call does not exist in the SAP system. This could happen if the language has not been installed or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Language Configuration: The language settings in the user profile or the system configuration may not be set correctly.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typo or incorrect entry in the language key when calling a function module or BAPI.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Installed Languages:
  
  Go to transaction SMLT (Language Transport) to check which languages are installed in your SAP