How To Fix KX921 - Invalid language & for characteristic & -> Master data not updated

KX921 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 921

• Message text: Invalid language & for characteristic & -> Master data not updated

What causes this issue?

Invalid language &v1& for characteristic &v2& and characteristic value
&v3&.

System Response

This means that the system cannot update the master data for
characteristic value &v3& as the update is language-dependent.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you have entered the language field or whether the
language is one of the SAP standard languages.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX921 - Invalid language & for characteristic & -> Master data not updated ?

  The SAP error message KX921, which states "Invalid language & for characteristic & -> Master data not updated," typically occurs in the context of SAP's controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with master data such as cost centers, profit centers, or other characteristics that require language-specific descriptions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Language Code: The error is often triggered when an invalid or unsupported language code is used for a characteristic. This can happen if the language code is not recognized by the system or if it has not been properly configured in the SAP system.
  Missing Language Configuration: The language may not be set up in the system for the specific characteristic you are trying to update.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the language code or characteristic name being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for languages. Ensure that the language you are