How To Fix FE053 - Language & is not defined in balance sheet/P+L version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FE - CO-PA module pool messages

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Language & is not defined in balance sheet/P+L version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE053 - Language & is not defined in balance sheet/P+L version ?

  The SAP error message FE053 indicates that a specific language is not defined in the balance sheet or profit and loss (P&L) version. This error typically arises when you are trying to generate financial statements or reports in a language that has not been configured in the system for the specified version.
  Cause:
  
  Language Configuration: The language you are trying to use for the report is not set up in the financial statement version.
  Missing Translation: The financial statement version may not have translations available for the specified language.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the financial statement version may not include the language you are trying to use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FE053 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Financial Statement Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB58 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > Financial Statement Versions).
  Find the financial statement version you are using and check its settings.
  
  
  
  Define Language for Financial Statement Version:
  
  Ensure that the language you want to use is defined in the financial statement version.
  If it is not defined, you may need to add the language or create a new version that includes the desired language.
  
  
  
  Translation Maintenance:
  
  If the language is defined but translations are missing, you may need to maintain the translations.
  Use transaction code OBY6 to maintain translations for the financial statement version.
  
  
  
  Check User Settings:
  
  Ensure that your user profile is set to the correct language. You can check this in the user settings (transaction code SU01).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on configuring financial statement versions and languages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB58: Financial Statement Versions
  OBY6: Maintain Translations for Financial Statement Versions
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to financial statement versions and translations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FE053 error and successfully generate your financial statements in the desired language.