How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_SI003 - &1 is an invalid language code; enter a valid language code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_SI - Message Class : Material Replication Services Implementation

• Message number: 003

• Message text: &1 is an invalid language code; enter a valid language code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SI003 - &1 is an invalid language code; enter a valid language code ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SI003 indicates that an invalid language code has been entered in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Material Management when the system expects a valid language code but receives an incorrect or unsupported one.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Language Code: The language code provided does not match any of the valid language codes defined in the SAP system. Language codes are usually in ISO 639-1 format (e.g., 'EN' for English, 'DE' for German).
  Configuration Issues: The language settings in the system may not be properly configured, or the language may not be activated in the system.
  Data Entry Error: A typographical error or incorrect input format when entering the language code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Code: Verify that the language code you are using is valid. You can refer to the list of valid language codes in SAP. Common valid codes include:
  
  'EN' for English
  'DE' for German
  'FR' for French
  'ES' for Spanish
  etc.
  
  
  
  Correct Input: If you find that the language code is incorrect, correct it to a valid code and try again.
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the language you are trying to use is activated in the SAP system. You can check this in the system settings or by consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  You can also check the transaction SMLT to see the languages installed in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the valid language codes or how to configure them, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after verifying the language code and configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to explore language-related tables and settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to language codes in MDG.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to language settings in MDG.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MDG_BS_MAT_SI003 and successfully enter a valid language code in your SAP system.