How To Fix LXE_TD_DOWNLOAD020 - Select a valid language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LXE_TD_DOWNLOAD - Messages for Batch Download of Translated Texts for TM

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Select a valid language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LXE_TD_DOWNLOAD020 - Select a valid language ?

  The SAP error message LXE_TD_DOWNLOAD020 with the description "Select a valid language" typically occurs in the context of downloading or exporting data, particularly when the system is expecting a specific language code that is either missing or invalid.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Language Code: The language code provided in the download request is not recognized by the SAP system. This could be due to a typo or using a language that is not configured in the system.
  Missing Language Configuration: The language you are trying to use may not be installed or activated in the SAP system.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not have the necessary language settings configured, leading to the system not recognizing the language.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Code: Ensure that the language code you are using is valid. Common language codes include:
  
  EN for English
  DE for German
  FR for French
  ES for Spanish
  etc.
  
  You can refer to the SAP documentation or the transaction SE63 to see the list of supported languages.
  
  
  Verify Language Installation: Check if the required language is installed in your SAP system. You can do this by:
  
  Going to transaction SMLT (Language Transport) and checking the installed languages.
  If the language is not installed, you may need to install it using the appropriate transport requests.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings: Ensure that your user profile has the correct language settings. You can check this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) under the "Defaults" tab. Make sure the "Logon Language" is set to a valid language.
  
  
  System Configuration: If you are an administrator, check the system configuration to ensure that the language settings are correctly configured in the system parameters.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult the SAP Help Portal or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE63 for language translation and SMLT for language management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LXE_TD_DOWNLOAD020 error and successfully select a valid language for your download or export operation.