How To Fix ME857 - Not possible to determine valid ISO code for language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 857

• Message text: Not possible to determine valid ISO code for language &

What causes this issue?

The system cannot generate an IDoc because it is not able to determine
the ISO code for language &V1&.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 LANGUAGE EN

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the entries for the language and ISO code in table T002 of the
standard system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME857 - Not possible to determine valid ISO code for language & ?

  The SAP error message ME857, which states "Not possible to determine valid ISO code for language &," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid ISO language code for the specified language in the context of a transaction or process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing purchase orders, or when dealing with translations.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Language Configuration: The specified language may not be configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Language Code: The language code provided may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not handle language codes properly.
  Transport Issues: If language packs or configurations were transported incorrectly, it could lead to this error.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not have the correct language settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SMLT to check if the language is installed and configured correctly in the system.
  Ensure that the language code is valid and corresponds to an installed language.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Code:
  
  Check the language code being used in the transaction. Ensure it matches the ISO language codes recognized by SAP (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user settings in transaction SU01 to ensure that the user has the correct language set in their profile.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If the error occurs in a custom program, review the code to ensure it correctly handles language codes and does not pass invalid values.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary language-related objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide patches.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart or a refresh of the application server may resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ISO Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the list of ISO language codes supported by SAP. This can help in identifying valid codes.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on language settings and configurations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.