How To Fix TL187 - Language exchange of &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Language exchange of &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL187 - Language exchange of & ?

  The SAP error message TL187, which states "Language exchange of &," typically occurs when there is an issue with the language settings in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when trying to access a transaction or when performing certain operations that involve language-dependent data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Data: The language specified in the user profile or the language of the data being accessed may not be available in the system.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user may have selected a language that is not supported or not installed in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If language data was transported from one system to another, it may not have been done correctly, leading to missing language files.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not be configured correctly to support the desired language.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Availability:
  
  Ensure that the language you are trying to use is installed in the SAP system. You can check this in the system settings or by consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Profile:
  
  Go to the user profile settings (transaction SU01) and verify that the language is set correctly. If necessary, change it to a supported language.
  
  
  
  Install Missing Language:
  
  If the required language is not installed, you may need to install it. This typically requires SAP Basis administration privileges.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary language files were included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user settings or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check language-dependent objects.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on language settings and user profiles.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TL187 error and ensure that the language settings in your SAP system are correctly configured.