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

ME857 - Overview

• 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