How To Fix TL738 - Unknown language code '&' in System &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Unknown language code '&' in System &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL738 - Unknown language code '&' in System & ?

  The SAP error message TL738 indicates that there is an issue with an unknown language code in the system. The message typically appears when the system encounters a language code that it does not recognize or that is not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Language Code: The language code specified in the system settings or in the user profile is not valid or is not supported by the SAP system.
  Missing Language Installation: The required language pack may not be installed in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to languages in the SAP system.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may have an incorrect or unsupported language setting.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Language Code: Verify the language code being used. Ensure that it is a valid SAP language code (e.g., EN for English, DE for German, etc.).
  Install Missing Language: If the language code is valid but the language is not installed, you may need to install the necessary language pack. This can typically be done through the SAP Software Download Center or by contacting your SAP Basis team.
  Review User Profile: Check the user profile settings to ensure that the language code is set correctly. You can do this by navigating to the user settings in the SAP GUI.
  System Configuration: Review the system configuration for languages. This can be done in transaction code SMLT (Language Transport) to see if the language is properly configured.
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check if the transport request included language-related changes and whether they were successful.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to language issues for any specific patches or updates that may address this error.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on language settings and configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the TL738 error message in your SAP system.