How To Fix DTINF048 - Invalid language selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DTINF - Information Retrieval Framework texts

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Invalid language selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DTINF048 - Invalid language selected ?

  The SAP error message DTINF048: Invalid language selected typically occurs when there is an issue with the language settings in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during user logon, data entry, or when trying to access certain functionalities that require language settings.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Language Code: The language code entered may not be valid or recognized by the SAP system.
  Missing Language Installation: The required language may not be installed in the SAP system.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may have an incorrect or unsupported language setting.
  Transport Issues: If language-related transports were not properly imported, it could lead to this error.
  Client Settings: The client may not support the selected language.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Language Code: Ensure that the language code you are using is valid. Common language codes include:
  
  EN for English
  DE for German
  FR for French
  ES for Spanish
  etc.
  
  
  
  Install Missing Languages: If the language is not installed, you may need to install it. This typically requires administrative access to the SAP system. You can check the installed languages in the system using transaction code SMLT.
  
  
  Update User Profile: Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the user profile settings. Ensure that the language setting is correct and matches one of the installed languages.
  
  
  Check Client Settings: Use transaction SCC4 to check the client settings. Ensure that the client supports the language you are trying to use.
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check if the transport included language-related objects and if it was successfully imported.
  
  
  Contact SAP Basis Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to contact your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to language settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for details on language installation and configuration.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to select and change language settings appropriately.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the DTINF048 error in your SAP system.