How To Fix /PLMI/LBL_BO072 - &1 is not a valid language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/LBL_BO -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: &1 is not a valid language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/LBL_BO072 - &1 is not a valid language ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/LBL_BO072 &1 is not a valid language typically indicates that the system is unable to recognize the language code that has been provided in a certain context, such as when trying to create or manage labels in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Language Code: The language code provided (represented by &1 in the error message) is not valid or recognized by the SAP system. This could be due to a typo or an unsupported language.
  Missing Language Configuration: The language may not be installed or configured in the SAP system. If the language is not part of the system's language settings, it will trigger this error.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not have the correct language settings, leading to the system not recognizing the language.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Language Code: Verify that the language code you are using is correct. Common language codes include 'EN' for English, 'DE' for German, 'FR' for French, etc.
  Install Missing Languages: If the language is not installed, you may need to install it. This can typically be done through the SAP system settings or by contacting your SAP Basis administrator.
  Update User Profile: Ensure that your user profile is set to a valid language. You can check this in the user settings (transaction code SU01).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to ensure that the language you are trying to use is supported in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the list of valid language codes supported by SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check and modify user settings, or SPRO (Customizing) to access configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the language settings in your SAP system are correctly configured.