How To Fix PF085 - Logon language & is not defined in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PF - System parametrization messages in Computing Ctr Mgmt System

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Logon language & is not defined in the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PF085 - Logon language & is not defined in the system ?

  The SAP error message PF085 indicates that the logon language specified is not defined in the system. This can occur when a user attempts to log in to the SAP system using a language that has not been configured or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Logon Language: The user is trying to log in with a language code that is not recognized by the SAP system.
  Missing Language Installation: The required language pack may not be installed in the SAP system.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may have a default logon language set that is not available in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Available Languages:
  
  Go to transaction code SMLT (Language Transport) to check which languages are installed in the system.
  You can also check the available languages by using transaction SE80 and navigating to the "Language" section.
  
  
  
  Install Missing Language:
  
  If the required language is not installed, you may need to install the language pack. This typically requires administrative access and may involve downloading the language package from SAP and importing it into the system.
  
  
  
  Change User Logon Language:
  
  If the user is trying to log in with a specific language, they can change the logon language in the SAP GUI logon screen. Ensure that the language code entered is one of the available languages.
  Alternatively, the user can change their default logon language in their user profile settings using transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Use transaction SU01 to check the user profile settings. Ensure that the default logon language is set to a valid language that is installed in the system.
  
  
  
  Contact System Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make these changes, contact your SAP system administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Codes: Common language codes include:
  
  EN: English
  DE: German
  FR: French
  ES: Spanish
  IT: Italian
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes for detailed instructions on language installation and configuration.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to select the correct logon language and understand the implications of using different languages in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PF085 error and ensure that users can log in with their desired language.