How To Fix TL280 - No language key exists in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 280

• Message text: No language key exists in the system

What causes this issue?

System error;
Table T002 is empty

System Response

This could be due to a database problem.

How to fix this error?

Display the current Syslog using transaction SM21 and look for any DB
error messages that it might contain.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL280 - No language key exists in the system ?

  The SAP error message TL280 ("No language key exists in the system") typically occurs when the system is unable to find the specified language key for a particular transaction or data entry. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing language settings, incorrect configuration, or issues with the language installation.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Language Installation: The required language has not been installed in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Language Key: The language key specified in the user profile or transaction is incorrect or not supported.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not have the correct language settings.
  Transport Issues: If language-related transports were not properly imported, it could lead to this error.
  Custom Development: Custom programs or enhancements may reference a language key that does not exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Language Installation:
  
  Go to transaction SMLT (Language Transport) to check if the required language is installed.
  If the language is missing, you may need to install it using the appropriate transport.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Key:
  
  Ensure that the language key being used is valid. Common language keys include 'EN' for English, 'DE' for German, etc.
  Check the transaction or program to ensure it is referencing the correct language key.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user settings in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure the correct language is set for the user.
  You can also check the default language setting in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary language-related objects were included in the transport request and that it was successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Developments:
  
  If the error is occurring in a custom program, review the code to ensure it is not referencing a non-existent language key.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Check the system configuration in transaction SPRO to ensure that language settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to language keys and error TL280.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for language management and installation procedures.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the TL280 error in your SAP system.