How To Fix DPR_SHARED818 - You have selected more than one text language as the default language

DPR_SHARED818 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_SHARED - Development Projects: Messages for Shared Objects

• Message number: 818

• Message text: You have selected more than one text language as the default language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED818 - You have selected more than one text language as the default language ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED818 indicates that the user has selected more than one text language as the default language in the system. This situation typically arises in the context of SAP Project Management (DPR - Dynamic Project Management) or similar modules where language settings are crucial for proper data handling and display.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to set multiple languages as the default language in their user profile or in a specific project. SAP allows users to work in multiple languages, but it requires a single default language to be set for consistency in data entry and reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DPR_SHARED818 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
  Go to the user settings in SAP (transaction code SU01).
  Look for the "Defaults" tab or section.
  Ensure that only one language is selected as the default language. If multiple languages are selected, remove the additional languages.
  
  
  
  Project Settings:
  
  If the error is related