How To Fix RP389 - For language &, enter only & (yes), & (no), or &

RP389 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 389

• Message text: For language &, enter only & (yes), & (no), or &

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RP389 - Details

• The SAP error message RP389 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or personnel administration when the system expects a specific input for a language field but receives an invalid entry. The message indicates that the input for the language field must be one of the predefined options, such as "yes," "no," or a specific language code.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The user has entered a value in the language field that is not recognized by the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the valid options for the language field are not properly defined.
  User Error: The user may not be aware of the expected input format or the valid options.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the input for the language field is one of the valid options:
  
  For "yes," enter "Y" or "yes."
  For "no," enter "N" or "no."
  For specific language codes, ensure you are using the correct ISO language