How To Fix PUMG049 - Table &1 has a language field. It must be assigned to category 5.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PUMG - Message class for transaction SPUMG.

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Table &1 has a language field. It must be assigned to category 5.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PUMG049 - Table &1 has a language field. It must be assigned to category 5. ?

  The SAP error message PUMG049 indicates that there is an issue with a table that contains a language field, which must be assigned to category 5. This error typically arises during the configuration or activation of a table in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with multilingual data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system expects that any table containing a language field should be categorized correctly. In SAP, tables that have language-dependent data must be assigned to a specific category (in this case, category 5) to ensure that the language field is handled appropriately. If the table is not assigned to the correct category, the system cannot process the language field correctly, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the PUMG049 error, you need to ensure that the table in question is assigned to category 5. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Data Dictionary (SE11):
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Find the Table:
  
  Enter the name of the table that is causing the error and click on "Display".
  
  
  
  Check the Table Attributes:
  
  In the table definition, check the attributes of the table. Look for the "Category" field.
  
  
  
  Change the Category:
  
  If the category is not set to 5, you will need to change it. You may need to switch to change mode (if you have the necessary authorizations) and set the category to 5.
  
  
  
  Save and Activate:
  
  After making the changes, save the table definition and activate it.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After activation, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Fields in SAP: Language fields are used in SAP to store data that can vary based on the language of the user. This is particularly important for user interfaces and reports that need to display information in different languages.
  Table Categories: SAP categorizes tables based on their usage and structure. Category 5 is specifically for tables that contain language-dependent data.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the table definitions in the SAP system.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to include your changes in a transport request to move them to the quality or production environment.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further assistance.