How To Fix FB490 - Enter language

FB490 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 490

• Message text: Enter language

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FB490 - Details

• The SAP error message FB490, which states "Enter language," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a transaction that requires a language to be specified, but the language field is left blank or is not properly set.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Parameter: The language parameter is not filled in the transaction or configuration settings.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not have a default language set.
  Transaction-Specific Requirements: Certain transactions may require a language to be specified explicitly, and if it is not, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Language: When prompted with the error, simply enter a valid language code (e.g., "EN" for English, "DE" for German) in the language field.
  Check User Profile:
  Go to the user profile settings (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the "Logon Data" tab has a default language set.
  
  
  Transaction Settings: If you are using a specific transaction, check if there are any settings or parameters that need to be configured