How To Fix TG881 - Language DVD cannot be used on &, code &

TG881 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TG - Messages for Upgrade Repository Switch

• Message number: 881

• Message text: Language DVD cannot be used on &, code &

What causes this issue?

The data on the specified CD can either not be read correctly or is not
suitable for this upgrade.

System Response

The upgrade issues a warning.

How to fix this error?

If the error code is smaller than or equal to -10, check it is the
correct CD. If it is the correct language CD, try to copy the data to a
directory on a hard disk. Then remove the CD and repeat the phase. By
testing calling the function module strn_check_imported_languages, you
can analyze the situation in detail.
If the error code is -2, it is an RFC error. Log on to the SAP system as
user DDIC. Analyze the contents of the file "dev_rfc" in the tmp
directory of the upgrade. The error is described there.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TG881 - Language DVD cannot be used on &, code & ?

  The SAP error message TG881 indicates that the language DVD (or language package) you are trying to use is not compatible with the system you are working on. This error typically arises during the installation or upgrade of a language package in an SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Language DVD: The language DVD you are trying to use is not compatible with the version of the SAP system you are running. This can happen if the language DVD is meant for a different release or version of SAP.
  Incorrect System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to accept the language package you are trying to install.
  Missing Dependencies: There may be missing components or prerequisites that need to be installed before the language package can be applied.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Compatibility: Verify that the language DVD you are using is compatible with your SAP system version. You can check the SAP Service Marketplace or the SAP