How To Fix HRDSYS604 - Preferred master language has not been specified for texts

HRDSYS604 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRDSYS - Messages for HR documentation system

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Preferred master language has not been specified for texts

What causes this issue?

The preferred master language has not been specified.
A preferred master language must be specified. If the master language
cannot be recognized automatically for any text, the preferred master
language is used.

How to fix this error?

Specify a preferred master language.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRDSYS604 - Preferred master language has not been specified for texts ?

  The SAP error message HRDSYS604 indicates that the preferred master language has not been specified for texts in the system. This error typically arises in the context of HR (Human Resources) modules when the system is trying to access or display text elements that require a specific language setting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Configuration: The preferred master language for texts has not been defined in the system settings.
  Text Elements: The text elements that are being accessed may not have been created or maintained in the specified language.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not have a default language set, leading to issues when the system tries to retrieve text in the preferred language.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRDSYS604 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Preferred Master Language:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Define Texts.
  Here, you can specify the preferred master language for