How To Fix ET011 - The original language has been changed to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ET - Translation and maintenance language

• Message number: 011

• Message text: The original language has been changed to &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ET011 - The original language has been changed to & ?

  The SAP error message ET011, which states "The original language has been changed to &," typically occurs when there is a mismatch or change in the language settings for a particular document or transaction in SAP. This can happen in various contexts, such as when a user changes the language settings in their user profile or when a document is created in a different language than the one set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  User Profile Settings: The user may have changed their language settings in their SAP user profile, which can affect how documents are displayed.
  Document Language: The document being accessed or created may have been set to a different language than the one currently configured in the user's session.
  System Configuration: The system may have been configured to support multiple languages, and the default language for certain transactions or documents may have been altered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
  Go to the user profile settings in SAP (transaction code SU01).
  Verify the language settings and ensure they are set to the desired language.
  
  
  
  Change Language in Session:
  
  If you want to change the language for your current session, you can do this by logging out and then logging back in with the desired language code (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
  
  
  
  Document Language Settings:
  
  If you are working with a specific document, check the language settings for that document. You may need to adjust the language settings when creating or editing the document.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any system-wide language settings or configurations that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP (e.g., EN for English, FR for French, DE for German).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on language settings and user profile management.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to manage their language settings effectively to avoid confusion.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.