How To Fix LOP156 - Enter a valid language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LOP - Logistical contract options

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Enter a valid language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LOP156 - Enter a valid language ?

  The SAP error message LOP156: Enter a valid language typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a language code that is not recognized or is invalid in the context of the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when setting up user profiles, entering data in specific fields, or configuring system settings.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Language Code: The language code entered does not match any of the valid language codes defined in the SAP system.
  Missing Language Configuration: The language may not be installed or configured in the SAP system.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not have the correct language settings or may be trying to access a language that is not supported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Code: Ensure that the language code you are entering is valid. Common language codes include:
  
  EN for English
  DE for German
  FR for French
  ES for Spanish
  IT for Italian
  etc.
  
  
  
  Verify Installed Languages: Check if the language you are trying to use is installed in the SAP system. You can do this by:
  
  Going to transaction code SMLT (Language Transport) to see the list of installed languages.
  If the language is not installed, you may need to install it using the appropriate transport requests.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings: Review the user profile settings to ensure that the correct language is set. You can do this by:
  
  Going to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the user’s default language setting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the valid language codes or how to configure languages in SAP, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP Help Desk for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the standard language codes used in SAP.
  SAP Language Installation: Understand the process of installing additional languages in SAP, which may involve system administration tasks.
  User Management: Learn about user management in SAP, including how to set and change user parameters.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LOP156 error and ensure that valid language codes are used in your SAP transactions.