How To Fix MDMES_DP001 - Language &1 is ambiguous and cannot be resolved for country &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDMES_DP - MDM-ES: Message Class for ES Data Provider

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Language &1 is ambiguous and cannot be resolved for country &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDMES_DP001 - Language &1 is ambiguous and cannot be resolved for country &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDMES_DP001 indicates that there is an ambiguity in the language settings for a specific country. This typically occurs when the system encounters multiple entries for the same language in the context of a particular country, making it unclear which one to use.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Language Entries: The system has multiple entries for the same language associated with the specified country, leading to confusion.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration in the language settings for the country in question.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration tables that define language-country relationships.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to General Settings > Set Countries and check the language settings for the specified country.
  Ensure that there is only one entry for each language associated with the country.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the relevant master data records (e.g., customer, vendor, material) to ensure that there are no conflicting language entries.
  If necessary, clean up any duplicate or conflicting entries.
  
  
  
  Adjust Language Settings:
  
  If you find multiple entries for the same language, you may need to delete or modify the conflicting entries to resolve the ambiguity.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to language settings and country configurations for any specific guidelines or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SPRO (to access configuration), SE11 (to check database tables), SE16 (to view table entries).
  Tables to Check: 
  
  T005 (Countries)
  T002 (Languages)
  T006 (Units of Measure)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the ambiguity causing the MDMES_DP001 error message.