How To Fix EXL_OPS014 - The language set in the Excel does not match your logon language.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EXL_OPS - Message Class for Excel Operations

• Message number: 014

• Message text: The language set in the Excel does not match your logon language.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EXL_OPS014 - The language set in the Excel does not match your logon language. ?

  The SAP error message EXL_OPS014 indicates that there is a mismatch between the language set in Microsoft Excel and the logon language of your SAP system. This can occur when you are trying to export data from SAP to Excel or when using SAP Excel integration features.
  Cause:
  
  Language Mismatch: The primary cause of this error is that the language setting in Excel (e.g., English, German, etc.) does not match the language you are using to log into the SAP system.
  Regional Settings: Sometimes, regional settings in your operating system or Excel can also affect language settings.
  SAP GUI Settings: The language settings in the SAP GUI may not align with the Excel settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EXL_OPS014 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check SAP Logon Language:
  
  When logging into SAP, ensure that you are using the correct language. You can check this in the SAP logon screen where you enter your credentials.
  
  
  
  Change Excel Language Settings:
  
  Open Excel and go to File > Options.
  In the Language section, check the language settings. Make sure that the language set in Excel matches the language used in your SAP logon.
  If necessary, change the language in Excel to match your SAP logon language.
  
  
  
  Adjust Regional Settings:
  
  Check your operating system's regional settings to ensure they are consistent with the language you are using in SAP and Excel.
  
  
  
  Restart Applications:
  
  After making changes to the language settings, restart both SAP and Excel to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  SAP GUI Settings:
  
  If you are using the SAP GUI, check the settings in the GUI to ensure that the language is set correctly. You can do this by going to Options in the SAP GUI and checking the language settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional guidance on this error.
  Excel Add-ins: If you are using any SAP-related Excel add-ins, ensure they are configured correctly and are compatible with your version of Excel and SAP.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to export data from SAP to Excel, as permission issues can sometimes lead to errors.
  
  By ensuring that the language settings in both SAP and Excel match, you should be able to resolve the EXL_OPS014 error and successfully export data or use Excel integration features.