How To Fix SMT090 - Log-on language &1 differs from the original language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT -

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Log-on language &1 differs from the original language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMT090 - Log-on language &1 differs from the original language &2 ?

  The SAP error message SMT090 indicates a discrepancy between the log-on language of the user and the original language of the data being accessed. Specifically, it means that the language in which the user is logged into the SAP system (denoted as &1) is different from the original language of the data (denoted as &2).
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in scenarios where:
  
  The user is trying to access data that was originally created or stored in a different language than the one they are currently using to log into the system.
  The system is configured to handle multiple languages, and the data is language-specific.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Change Log-on Language:
  
  Log out of the SAP system and log back in using the original language of the data (the language indicated as &2 in the error message). This is often the simplest solution.
  
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Ensure that the user profile is set up correctly and that the user has the necessary authorizations to access data in different languages.
  
  
  
  Data Language Settings:
  
  If you have control over the data, consider converting or creating the data in the user's log-on language if that is feasible and appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to understand the implications of language settings in your specific SAP environment.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If this issue is frequent, it may be worth reviewing the system configuration regarding language settings and data handling to ensure it aligns with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Settings in SAP: SAP supports multiple languages, and each user can set their preferred log-on language. The original language of the data is typically determined by the language in which the data was created.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check and modify user settings, including log-on language.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to language discrepancies or provide patches or updates.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.