How To Fix FMBPASE005 - Language codes of header (&1) and items (&2) do not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBPASE - Messages for budgeting service enabling

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Language codes of header (&1) and items (&2) do not match

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBPASE005 - Language codes of header (&1) and items (&2) do not match ?

  The SAP error message FMBPASE005 indicates that there is a mismatch between the language codes of the header and the items in a document. This typically occurs in financial documents, such as invoices or purchase orders, where the header (the main document) and the line items (individual entries) are expected to have the same language settings.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Different Language Settings: The header of the document is set to one language (e.g., English), while the line items are set to another language (e.g., German).
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of the document, the language code for the header or items may have been incorrectly set or changed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce language consistency between headers and items.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Open the document in question and check the language code for both the header and the line items.
  Ensure that both the header and the items are set to the same language.
  
  
  
  Modify Document:
  
  If you find a mismatch, you can either change the language of the header or the items to ensure they match.
  Save the document after making the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If this issue occurs frequently, review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that language consistency is enforced correctly.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on language settings and how they affect document processing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the document creation or modification process to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to modify language settings in documents.
  Training: Provide training to users on how to correctly set language codes when creating or editing documents in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMBPASE005 error and ensure that your documents maintain consistent language settings.