How To Fix SSFCOMPOSER614 - Incorrect text key (language &1 is invalid)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages

• Message number: 614

• Message text: Incorrect text key (language &1 is invalid)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER614 - Incorrect text key (language &1 is invalid) ?

  The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER614, which states "Incorrect text key (language &1 is invalid)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the language settings or the text keys used in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when trying to access or display texts in a specific language that is not supported or not properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Language Key: The language key specified in the system is not valid or not recognized by SAP.
  Missing Language Configuration: The language may not be installed or configured in the SAP system.
  Text Object Issues: The text object or text key being referenced may not exist for the specified language.
  Transport Issues: If the texts were transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or incorrect entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SMLT to check the installed languages in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the language you are trying to use is listed and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Text Keys:
  
  Check the text keys being used in your application or report. Ensure that they are valid and exist for the specified language.
  You can use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to look up the relevant text objects and keys.
  
  
  
  Install Missing Languages:
  
  If the required language is not installed, you may need to install it using transaction code SMLT or consult your SAP Basis team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings related to text objects.
  Ensure that all necessary text objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Fallback Language:
  
  If the specific language is not available, consider using a fallback language that is supported by the system.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SMLT: Language Transport
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE78: SAP ArchiveLink Administration (for checking text objects)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for documentation on language settings and text management.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SSFCOMPOSER614 error and implement a solution to resolve it.