How To Fix EIU003 - Language key &1 is unknown or not in the ISO Code (Segment &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIU - Foreign Trade: Communication / Upload: Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Language key &1 is unknown or not in the ISO Code (Segment &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIU003 - Language key &1 is unknown or not in the ISO Code (Segment &2) ?

  The SAP error message EIU003 indicates that there is an issue with a language key that is either unknown or not recognized according to the ISO code standards in the specified segment. This error typically arises in scenarios involving language settings, translations, or data imports/exports where language codes are critical.
  Cause:
  
  Unknown Language Key: The language key specified in the system does not exist in the SAP system or is not defined correctly.
  Invalid ISO Code: The language key does not conform to the ISO language code standards, which means it may be incorrectly formatted or not recognized.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the language settings are not properly maintained.
  Data Import Errors: If you are importing data, the source data may contain invalid or unrecognized language keys.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Key: Verify the language key being used. Ensure that it is a valid key that exists in the SAP system. You can check this in the transaction code SE63 (Translation) or SMLT (Language Transport).
  
  
  Review ISO Codes: Ensure that the language key adheres to the ISO language code standards. Common language keys include:
  
  EN for English
  DE for German
  FR for French
  etc.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language Settings: If the language key is valid but not recognized, you may need to maintain the language settings in the system. This can be done through transaction SMLT to add or configure languages.
  
  
  Data Validation: If the error occurs during data import, validate the source data to ensure that all language keys are correct and conform to the expected format.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on language keys and their configurations.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE63: For translation and language maintenance.
  SMLT: For managing language transports.
  
  
  
  ISO Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the list of ISO 639 language codes to ensure compliance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the EIU003 error message in SAP.