How To Fix S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY259 - View &1 in cluster &2 has a forbidden language field &3 in its key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY - IMG Activity

• Message number: 259

• Message text: View &1 in cluster &2 has a forbidden language field &3 in its key

What causes this issue?

Switch BC Sets: Error in view cluster &V2& definition: Forbidden
language field in key of view &V1&.
<ZH>Background:</>
If an entity table with its text table is part of a view for which a
maintenance dialog is generated, the view maintenance transaction
automatically puts the entries in the user logon language in the
language-dependent fields in the view.
Explicitly copying a language field is an error, which can cause
problems, not only in the BC Set context.

System Response

You cannot put view cluster &V2& incl. maintenance view &V1&, in Switch
BC Sets.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator or the SAP developer responsible.
<ZH>Notes for the SAP developer responsible for the view:</>
Maintenance views should not contain language fields (see above).
Change the view in the Dictionary.
Regenerate the maintenance dialog (SE54).
<ZH>General note:</>
It is not an error if the language field is also in the primary table
key.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY259 - View &1 in cluster &2 has a forbidden language field &3 in its key ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY259 indicates that there is an issue with a view in the SAP system that has a forbidden language field in its key. This typically occurs when there is a mismatch or an incorrect configuration related to language settings in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Language Configuration: The error usually arises when a view is trying to access or display data in a language that is not allowed or not configured properly in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they might not be handling language fields correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data stored in the database, particularly related to language-specific entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Language Settings: Verify the language settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the language specified in the error message is supported and correctly configured.
  Review Custom Code: If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles language fields and does not attempt to access forbidden languages.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data in the relevant tables to ensure that there are no entries with invalid language codes.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to inspect the view and its underlying tables for any discrepancies.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on how to resolve it.
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific view or module to understand the expected language handling and any limitations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  Testing: After making changes, test the affected functionality thoroughly to ensure that the issue is resolved and that there are no side effects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.