How To Fix TL292 - Language key & unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 292

• Message text: Language key & unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL292 - Language key & unknown ?

  The SAP error message TL292 ("Language key & unknown") typically occurs when the system encounters a language key that is not recognized or is not properly configured in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to access a transaction, report, or when dealing with text elements that are supposed to be in a specific language.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Language Installation: The language specified in the user settings or in the transaction is not installed in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Language Key: The language key being used is misspelled or does not exist in the system.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may be set to a language that is not supported or installed.
  Transport Issues: If language-specific objects were transported from one system to another, they may not have been properly included or configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Installed Languages:
  
  Go to transaction SMLT (Language Transport) to check which languages are installed in your SAP system.
  If the required language is not installed, you may need to install it using the appropriate transport.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Key:
  
  Ensure that the language key being used is correct. Common language keys include 'EN' for English, 'DE' for German, etc.
  Check the configuration in the relevant transaction or report to ensure the correct language key is being referenced.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user settings by going to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and verify the language setting for the user profile.
  If necessary, change the language to one that is installed and supported.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary language-specific objects were included.
  You may need to re-transport or adjust the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to language settings and configurations for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SMLT: Language Transport
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SE63: Translation Tools
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to language keys and translations.
  User Manuals: Refer to SAP user manuals for guidance on language settings and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TL292 error and ensure that the correct language settings are in place in your SAP system.