How To Fix TL086 - Enter a language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Enter a language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL086 - Enter a language ?

  The SAP error message TL086 ("Enter a language") typically occurs when a user attempts to access a transaction or function that requires a language to be specified, but none has been provided. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a user is trying to log in or when accessing certain screens that require language settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Parameter: The user has not specified a language in the login screen or in the transaction.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not have a default language set.
  System Configuration: The SAP system may not be configured to support the desired language.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Language: 
  
  When logging into SAP, ensure that you enter a valid language code (e.g., "EN" for English, "DE" for German) in the language field on the login screen.
  
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  If you have access, check your user profile settings to ensure that a default language is set. You can do this by navigating to the user settings in the SAP GUI.
  Use transaction code SU01 to access your user profile and verify the language settings.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator, check the system configuration to ensure that the desired languages are installed and activated in the SAP system. This can be done using transaction code SMLT to manage language settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or support for assistance. They can help check the system settings and user profiles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP. Common codes include:
  
  EN - English
  DE - German
  FR - French
  ES - Spanish
  IT - Italian
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on user settings and language configurations.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly log in and set their language preferences in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TL086 error and successfully specify a language in your SAP environment.