How To Fix EC471 - Language of user interface deviates from that of program &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Language of user interface deviates from that of program &1

What causes this issue?

Program &V1& is created in master language &V2& in accordance with
TADIR. For the user interface, a different language &V3& is defined.

System Response

This kind of situation is supported by the Menu Painter only in the case
of customer modifications.
In the development or correction system, this constellation can only
have arisen through cross-transports of the user interface after a
language switch or perhaps through an incomplete language switch itself
(for example, changing the language directly in TADIR).
Deviation from the master language and the user interface language can
cause various problems:
User interface texts in the master language of the program can be
deleted during interface processing.
Texts created in the user interface will not be transported because the
master language of the program is relevant for transports.
The ergonomy checks will issue incomprehensible errors.

How to fix this error?

Proceed as described in Note 1235997.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC471 - Language of user interface deviates from that of program &1 ?

  The SAP error message EC471 indicates that there is a mismatch between the language settings of the user interface and the language of the program being executed. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a user logs into the SAP system with a different language setting than what the program expects.
  Cause:
  
  User Language Setting: The user has logged into the SAP system with a different language setting than the one configured for the program.
  Program Language Configuration: The program may have been developed or configured to run in a specific language, and the user interface is set to a different language.
  Language Availability: The required language may not be installed or available in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change User Language:
  
  Log out of the SAP system and log back in with the correct language setting that matches the program's language.
  You can change the language by selecting the appropriate language from the login screen.
  
  
  
  Check Program Language Settings:
  
  If you have access to the program's configuration, check if the program is set to a specific language and adjust it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Install Required Language:
  
  If the required language is not available in the system, you may need to install the language pack. This typically requires administrative access to the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific program to understand its language requirements and any configuration settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Profile Settings: Users can set their preferred language in their user profile settings. This can be done through transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Language Packs: SAP provides language packs that can be installed to add additional languages to the system. This is typically done by system administrators.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), SU3 (Maintain User Profile), and SMLT (Language Transport) for managing language settings.
  
  By ensuring that the user interface language matches the program's language, you can resolve the EC471 error and ensure a smoother user experience in SAP.