How To Fix EC487 - The UI language does not match the language of program &1 (&2/&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 487

• Message text: The UI language does not match the language of program &1 (&2/&3)

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The interface cannot be implemented in language &V2& since a
non-matching master language and interface language causes problems.

How to fix this error?

For a correction, contact the application component responsible for the
interface or note.
(Internal SAP information: Interfaces can only be implemented between
systems with the same (original) language.)

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC487 - The UI language does not match the language of program &1 (&2/&3) ?

  The SAP error message EC487 indicates a mismatch between the user interface (UI) language set in the user's profile and the language of the program being executed. This can occur when the language settings in the SAP GUI or the user profile do not align with the language in which the program is developed or expected to run.
  Cause:
  
  Language Settings: The user has a different UI language set in their SAP GUI than the language in which the program is written.
  Program Language: The program (identified by &1) is developed in a specific language (e.g., German, English) and the user’s UI language does not match this.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may have been configured with a different language setting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change User Interface Language:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and log in.
  Before logging in, you can change the language in the login screen. Select the appropriate language that matches the program's language.
  If you are already logged in, you can change the language by going to the user settings (transaction code SU01) and updating the "Logon Data" section.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Profile:
  
  If you have access, you can modify your user profile settings to ensure that the UI language matches the program language.
  Use transaction code SU01 to access your user profile and check the "Defaults" tab for the language setting.
  
  
  
  Contact System Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the language settings, contact your SAP system administrator for assistance. They can help you adjust your profile or provide guidance on how to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP (e.g., EN for English, DE for German) to ensure you select the correct one.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to language settings and error messages.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP user documentation for more information on managing user profiles and language settings.
  
  By ensuring that the UI language matches the program language, you should be able to resolve the EC487 error and continue using the SAP system without issues.