How To Fix TW205 - & specified with invalid language: & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TW - R3trans - Messages

• Message number: 205

• Message text: & specified with invalid language: & &

What causes this issue?

The translation object in the transport request has a language that is
not installed in the system.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Check whether the relevant line of the transport request really does
contain an invalid value.
If it does, correct the value and repeat the export.
If it does not, proceed as follows:
If the system is a Unicode system and the language is a Unicode language
(a language supported in Unicode systems only; see SAP Note 73606), then
R3trans does not recognize the language as being installed in this
system.
In this case, send an error message to SAP Support under component
BC-I18.
Otherwise, send an error message to SAP Support under component
BC-CTS-TLS.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TW205 - & specified with invalid language: & & ?

  The SAP error message TW205 typically indicates that there is an issue with the language settings in the SAP system. The message "specified with invalid language: & &" suggests that the system is trying to process a language code that is not recognized or is invalid.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Language Code: The language code specified in the user profile or in the transaction is not valid or not supported by the SAP system.
  Missing Language Installation: The required language may not be installed in the SAP system.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may have an incorrect language setting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to language settings.
  
  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 Languages: If the language is not installed, you may need to install the required language package in the SAP system. This typically requires administrative access.
  Update User Profile: Go to the user profile settings and ensure that the language is set correctly. You can do this by navigating to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the "Defaults" tab for the language setting.
  Check System Configuration: Review the system configuration to ensure that the language settings are correctly defined. This can be done in transaction SMLT (Language Transport) to see if the language is available.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the list of valid SAP language codes to avoid using invalid ones.
  User Administration: Understanding user administration in SAP can help in managing user profiles and their settings effectively.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on language settings and user profiles.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.