How To Fix FB584 - Error when accessing language-dependent tables (incorrect indicator)

FB584 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 584

• Message text: Error when accessing language-dependent tables (incorrect indicator)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB584 - Error when accessing language-dependent tables (incorrect indicator) ?

  The SAP error message FB584 indicates an issue related to language-dependent tables, specifically that there is an incorrect indicator set for the language-dependent data. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the language settings or when the system is unable to find the required language-specific data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user’s session may be set to a language that does not have the corresponding entries in the language-dependent tables.
  Missing Data: The required data for the specified language may not exist in the database.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect how language-dependent data is accessed.
  Transport Issues: If recent transports were made, they may not have included the necessary language-dependent data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Language Settings: Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can do this by checking the user profile in transaction SU01.
  Verify Data Existence: Check if the required entries exist