How To Fix MPE_OAN086 - Unspecified language of text in OA &1, version &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_OAN - Operation Activity Network Messages

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Unspecified language of text in OA &1, version &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_OAN086 - Unspecified language of text in OA &1, version &2 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_OAN086 "Unspecified language of text in OA &1, version &2" typically occurs in the context of Object Management (OA) when there is an issue with the language settings for a specific object or version in the system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified language for the text associated with the object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Texts: The text for the specified object (OA) and version is not maintained in the required language.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system configuration may not match the language in which the object is defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the object is expected to have texts in multiple languages, but they are not properly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Language Texts:
  
  Go to the transaction where the object is defined (e.g., transaction code for Object Management).
  Check if the texts for the specified object and version are maintained in the required language.
  If not, add the necessary texts for the missing language.
  
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user profile is set to the correct language. You can check this in the user settings (transaction SU01).
  If the user’s language does not match the language of the texts, consider changing the user’s language or maintaining the texts in the user’s language.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Check the system configuration for language settings. Ensure that the required languages are activated in the system.
  You can check this in the transaction code SMLT (Language Transport) to see if the language is installed and active.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the object to ensure that all required texts are available in the necessary languages.
  If there are inconsistencies, you may need to correct them by maintaining the missing texts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  SMLT (Language Transport)
  The specific transaction for managing the object in question (e.g., OAA3 for Object Management).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for Object Management and language handling to understand how texts are managed and maintained in different languages.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MPE_OAN086 and ensure that the necessary texts are available in the required languages for the specified object and version.