How To Fix G00255 - Chart &1 created with maintenance language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Chart &1 created with maintenance language &2

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.chart_of_accounts>Transaction chart of accounts</>
<ZH>&V1&</>, which did not exist, was created. Your current login
language could not be defined as the maintenance language because there
are no accounts in <ZH>&V3&</>. Instead, the maintenance language was
set to <ZH>&V2&</>.

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 want to maintain chart of accounts <ZH>&V1&</> in a different
language other than <ZH>&V2&</>, change the maintenance language of
chart <ZH>&V1&</> in Customizing of General Ledger Accounting.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00255 - Chart &1 created with maintenance language &2 ?

  The SAP error message G00255 indicates that a chart (or graphical representation) has been created with a maintenance language that is not the default language of the system. This can occur in various SAP modules where charts or graphical representations are used, such as in reporting or analytics.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the chart was created in a maintenance language (e.g., a language that is not the default language set for the user or the system). This can happen if:
  
  The user creating the chart has a different logon language than the one set as the default.
  The chart was created in a language that is not supported or recognized by the system for the current user session.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Settings:
  
  Ensure that your user profile is set to the correct default language. You can check this in the user settings (transaction code SU01) under the "Defaults" tab.
  
  
  
  Change Language Settings:
  
  If you need to create or modify the chart, log in to the SAP system using the appropriate maintenance language that matches the chart's language.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Chart:
  
  If the chart is not critical, consider deleting it and recreating it in the desired language.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to understand any language-specific settings or requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE38 (ABAP Editor) to check or modify related objects.
  Language Settings in SAP: Language settings can be configured at the user level, client level, or system level. Understanding how these settings interact can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G00255 error and ensure that charts are created in the appropriate language.