How To Fix /UIF/LREP_TRANSL_MSG005 - Conversion of SAP language code &1 to ISO language failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UIF/LREP_TRANSL_MSG -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Conversion of SAP language code &1 to ISO language failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UIF/LREP_TRANSL_MSG005 - Conversion of SAP language code &1 to ISO language failed ?

  The SAP error message /UIF/LREP_TRANSL_MSG005 indicates that there is an issue with converting an SAP language code to an ISO language code. This typically occurs in scenarios where language settings are being processed, such as during translations or when working with language-dependent data.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Language Code: The language code provided (represented by &1 in the error message) may not be a valid SAP language code or may not be mapped correctly to an ISO language code.
  Missing Language Settings: The language might not be installed or configured properly in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues in the configuration of the translation tools or language settings in the SAP system.
  Data Corruption: There might be corruption in the data related to language settings or translations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Language Code: Verify that the language code being used is valid in the SAP system. You can check the list of valid language codes in transaction SE63 (Translation Tools).
  Install Missing Languages: If the language is not installed, you may need to install it using transaction SMLT (Language Transport).
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for translations and language handling in your SAP system. Ensure that the necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Update Language Mapping: If there are custom mappings or settings, ensure that they are correctly defined and that the mapping from SAP language codes to ISO language codes is accurate.
  Check for Data Issues: Investigate if there are any data integrity issues that might be causing the error. This could involve checking the relevant tables for inconsistencies.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE63: Translation Tools
  SMLT: Language Transport
  
  
  SAP Language Codes: A list of valid SAP language codes can be found in the SAP documentation or through the transaction SE63.
  ISO Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the ISO 639 language codes, as these are the standard codes used for language representation.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or consult with a technical expert who can analyze the specific context of the error in your system.