How To Fix SBEIF047 - Specify another language than SPACE in mode &1

SBEIF047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBEIF - Repository API Business Navigator

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Specify another language than SPACE in mode &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBEIF047 - Specify another language than SPACE in mode &1 ?

  The SAP error message SBEIF047 indicates that a language must be specified in a certain mode, and it cannot be left as a blank space. This error typically occurs in the context of language-dependent data processing in SAP, such as when dealing with text elements, translations, or language-specific configurations.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a function or transaction is expecting a specific language code (like 'EN' for English, 'DE' for German, etc.) but receives a blank space instead. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When trying to create or modify text elements without specifying a language.
  When a program or function module is called that requires a language parameter, but it is not provided correctly.
  In configuration settings where a language is expected but not defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you should ensure that a valid language code is specified in the relevant context. Here are some steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Input Parameters: Review