How To Fix /PLMI/ESD_SW_PROJECT023 - Language code &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ESD_SW_PROJECT -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Language code &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ESD_SW_PROJECT023 - Language code &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ESD_SW_PROJECT023 Language code &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a language that is not available or not configured in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with project management or software development tools within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Configuration: The specified language code (represented by &1 in the error message) is not configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Language Code: The language code being used may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the language was recently added or changed, there may be issues with transport requests not being properly imported.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may be set to a language that is not supported in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SMLT (Language Transport) to check if the language is installed.
  If the language is not installed, you may need to install it using transaction SMLT or consult your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Code:
  
  Ensure that the language code being used is correct. Common language codes include EN for English, DE for German, etc.
  You can check the valid language codes in the SAP system by using transaction SE63 (Translation).
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user settings by going to transaction SU01 and reviewing the user profile. Ensure that the language set in the user profile is one that is available in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the language was recently added, ensure that all relevant transport requests have been successfully imported into the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to language settings and configurations for your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to language settings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Basis Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team for further investigation and support.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.