How To Fix /SRMSMC/EXT_COMMON002 - Language is a mandatory field

/SRMSMC/EXT_COMMON002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/EXT_COMMON -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Language is a mandatory field

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/SRMSMC/EXT_COMMON002 - Details

• The SAP error message /SRMSMC/EXT_COMMON002 Language is a mandatory field typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or similar modules where language settings are required for certain transactions or data entries. This error indicates that a mandatory field for language has not been filled out, which is necessary for the system to process the request.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Field: The language field in the relevant transaction or data entry screen has not been filled in.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the system that are causing the language field to be treated as mandatory.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not have a default language set, leading to the system requiring explicit input for the language field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Fill in the Language Field: Ensure that the language field is filled in with a valid language code (e.g., EN for English, DE for German, etc.) before submitting the