How To Fix ESH_CU_SEM013 - &1 is not a valid language code

ESH_CU_SEM013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CU_SEM - ES: Semantics-based Configuration

• Message number: 013

• Message text: &1 is not a valid language code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_CU_SEM013 - &1 is not a valid language code ?

  The SAP error message ESH_CU_SEM013 indicates that the system has encountered an invalid language code. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when dealing with language-dependent data in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Language Code: The language code provided in the system is not recognized or is incorrectly formatted. This could happen if:
  
  The language code is misspelled.
  The language code does not exist in the system configuration.
  The language code is not supported by the SAP system.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The language settings in the system may not be properly configured, leading to the system not recognizing the specified language.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered an incorrect language code in a transaction or configuration setting.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Code: Verify the language code being used. Ensure that it is a valid ISO language code (e.g., 'EN' for English, 'DE' for German). You can refer to the SAP documentation or the list of supported