How To Fix TL290 - Language key & no longer exists

TL290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Language key & no longer exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL290 - Language key & no longer exists ?

  The SAP error message TL290 indicates that the specified language key no longer exists in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to access or display data in a language that has not been installed or is not available in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Language Not Installed: The language you are trying to use has not been installed in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Language Key: The language key specified may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Deletion: The data related to the specified language may have been deleted or not maintained properly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the language settings of the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Install the Language:
  
  If the language is not installed, you can install it using transaction code SMLT (Language Transport). You will need to have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Follow the prompts to add the required language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Key:
  
  Verify that the language key you are using is correct.