How To Fix E2653 - The default language must be set and was corrected

E2653 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 653

• Message text: The default language must be set and was corrected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2653 - The default language must be set and was corrected ?

  The SAP error message E2653, which states "The default language must be set and was corrected," typically occurs when the system detects that a default language has not been set for a user or a particular configuration. This can happen in various contexts, such as user profile settings or system configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not have a default language assigned. This can happen if the user was created without specifying a language or if the language settings were inadvertently changed.
  System Configuration: The system may not have a default language set for certain transactions or modules, leading to this error when trying to access them.
  Transport Requests: If you are working with transport requests, the default language might not be set for the transport layer.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Set Default Language for User:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and click on the "Change" button.
  In the "Defaults" tab, ensure that