How To Fix /OSP/MSG490 - Default language not maintained for user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/MSG -

• Message number: 490

• Message text: Default language not maintained for user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/MSG490 - Default language not maintained for user &1 ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/MSG490 Default language not maintained for user &1 indicates that the default language setting for a specific user is not configured in the system. This can lead to issues when the system tries to display messages or screens in the user's preferred language.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user profile does not have a default language assigned. This can happen if:
  
  The user was created without specifying a default language.
  The user profile was modified, and the default language was removed or not set.
  There may be issues with user master data or inconsistencies in the user settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to set a default language for the affected user. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Log in to SAP with a user that has the necessary authorizations to change user settings (usually an administrator).
  
  
  Access the User Maintenance Transaction:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to open the User Maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Enter the User ID:
  
  Input the user ID that is causing the error in the User field and click on the "Display" button.
  
  
  
  Edit User Settings:
  
  Click on the "Change" button to edit the user profile.
  Navigate to the "Defaults" tab.
  
  
  
  Set Default Language:
  
  In the "Logon Data" section, find the "Default Language" field.
  Enter the appropriate language code (e.g., EN for English, DE for German, etc.).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the default language, save the changes.
  
  
  
  Test the User:
  
  Log in with the user ID to verify that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Master Record: The user master record contains various settings for a user, including default language, roles, and authorizations.
  Language Codes: SAP uses specific codes for languages (e.g., EN for English, FR for French). Ensure you use the correct code when setting the default language.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change user settings. If you do not, contact your SAP administrator.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with other relevant transaction codes such as SU10 for mass user maintenance if you need to update multiple users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the user can access the system in their preferred language.