How To Fix P0489 - Log-on lang.& is different to master lang.& of the schema -> display only

P0489 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 489

• Message text: Log-on lang.& is different to master lang.& of the schema -> display only

What causes this issue?

You try to process a schema in a language other than the master
language (according to table TADIR). To avoid inconsistencies in the
descriptive texts, the system does not allow this.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the source text and the attributes in the respective master
language.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0489 - Log-on lang.& is different to master lang.& of the schema -> display only ?

  The SAP error message P0489 indicates that there is a mismatch between the log-on language and the master language of the schema in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) or Payroll modules where schemas are used for processing payroll or other HR-related functions.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to access a schema (for example, a payroll schema) in a language that differs from the master language defined for that schema. Each schema in SAP can have a master language, which is the primary language used for its configuration and processing. If a user logs on with a different language, the system restricts access to prevent potential misunderstandings or misinterpretations of the data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Change Log-on Language: 
  
  Log off from the SAP system and log back in using the master language of the schema. You can