How To Fix EC484 - Language of UI &1 does not match (old &2/new &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 484

• Message text: Language of UI &1 does not match (old &2/new &3)

What causes this issue?

The interface &V1& was created in language &V2&. In the new version, the
interface language is &V3&.

System Response

SCWN and correction instructions do not support language switches.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC484 - Language of UI &1 does not match (old &2/new &3) ?

  The SAP error message EC484 indicates a mismatch between the language settings of the user interface (UI) and the language settings of the data being processed. Specifically, it suggests that the language of the UI does not match the expected language for the data being accessed or modified.
  Cause:
  
  Language Mismatch: The user interface is set to a different language than the data or the configuration settings. For example, if the UI is set to English but the data is in German, this error may occur.
  User Profile Settings: The language settings in the user profile may not align with the language of the application or the data being accessed.
  Transport Requests: If you are working with transport requests, the language settings in the transport may not match the current environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
  Go to the user profile settings in SAP (transaction code SU01).
  Verify the language setting in the user profile and ensure it matches the language of the data you are working with.
  
  
  
  Adjust Language Settings:
  
  If you need to change the language of the UI, you can do so by logging out and selecting the desired language on the login screen.
  Alternatively, you can change the language in the user settings if you have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the error occurs during a transport, check the transport request for language settings and ensure they are consistent with the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to language settings and UI configurations for any specific instructions or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  SU3 (Maintain User Profile)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Language Settings: Familiarize yourself with how language settings work in SAP, including the impact of client settings and user profiles.
  
  By ensuring that the language settings are consistent across the user interface and the data, you should be able to resolve the EC484 error.