How To Fix FC002 - Alternative language & not defined

FC002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Alternative language & not defined

What causes this issue?

For alternative languages, you have specified a language which is not
known to the system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you made an input error, correct your entry.
Otherwise, enter the missing language.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC002 - Alternative language & not defined ?

  The SAP error message FC002, which states "Alternative language & not defined," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or when dealing with master data that requires language settings. This error indicates that the system is trying to access or display information in an alternative language that has not been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Configuration: The alternative language that is being referenced in the transaction or report is not set up in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (such as vendor, customer, or material) may not have been maintained for the specified alternative language.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may be set to a language that is not supported or configured in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to General Settings > Set Countries and ensure that the alternative language is defined for the relevant country settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  For the specific