How To Fix FPAPICHK070 - Language for country description & is not recognized by system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPAPICHK - SAFPAPI Message Class (Check)

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Language for country description & is not recognized by system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPAPICHK070 - Language for country description & is not recognized by system ?

  The SAP error message FPAPICHK070 typically indicates that the system is unable to recognize the language code associated with a country description. This can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with country-specific data or when trying to display information in a specific language that is not supported or configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Configuration: The language code for the specified country is not configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Language Code: The language code used may be incorrect or not aligned with the standard SAP language codes.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to languages and countries.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the language settings may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SMLT to check the languages installed in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the language code for the country in question is included in the list of installed languages.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Codes:
  
  Check the language code being used in the transaction or program that triggered the error. Ensure it is a valid SAP language code (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
  You can refer to the SAP documentation or the transaction SE63 (Translation) to see the list of valid language codes.
  
  
  
  Maintain Country Descriptions:
  
  Use transaction OOVB to maintain country descriptions and ensure that the descriptions are available in the required languages.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the relevant master data (e.g., customer, vendor, or material master) to ensure that the language settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary language-related objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the standard language codes used in SAP to avoid future issues.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed information on language settings and configurations.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access language settings and make changes.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.