How To Fix TK295 - & is not a valid language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 295

• Message text: & is not a valid language

What causes this issue?

A key with language "&V1&" was specified for table "&V2&". This is not
a valid language.
This applies to field "&V4&"

System Response

The system rejects the key.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid language. This is usually the language you logged on in.
You logged on in language "&V3&".
Table T002 contains a list of valid languages.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK295 - & is not a valid language ?

  The SAP error message TK295 typically indicates that a specified language code is not valid or recognized by the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a transaction, report, or when configuring language settings in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Language Code: The language code entered does not exist in the SAP system. For example, if you enter a language code that is not supported or incorrectly typed.
  Missing Language Installation: The language you are trying to use has not been installed in the SAP system.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may be set to a language that is not valid or not installed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the language settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Code: Verify that the language code you are using is correct. Common language codes include:
  
  EN for English
  DE for German
  FR for French
  ES for Spanish
  IT for Italian
  etc.
  
  
  
  Install Missing Languages: If the language is not installed, you may need to install it. This typically requires administrative access to the SAP system. You can do this through the SAP GUI:
  
  Go to transaction code SMLT (Language Transport).
  Check if the desired language is available and install it if necessary.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings: Check your user profile settings:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter your user ID and check the "Defaults" tab for the language setting.
  Change it to a valid language code if necessary.
  
  
  
  System Configuration: If you have administrative access, check the system configuration for language settings:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to SAP NetWeaver > General Settings > Set Languages to ensure the desired languages are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to language settings or error TK295. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on language settings and user profile management.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the TK295 error message in SAP.