How To Fix USMD_DQS005 - Language &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_DQS - Messages for Data Quality Services

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Language &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_DQS005 - Language &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message USMD_DQS005 indicates that a specific language (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of data quality services or when working with master data in SAP systems, particularly in the Master Data Governance (MDG) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Configuration: The specified language is not configured in the SAP system. This could happen if the language was not installed or activated during the system setup.
  Incorrect Language Code: The language code being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may reference a language that is not supported or available in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SMLT (Language Transport) to check if the language is installed.
  If the language is not installed, you may need to install it using the appropriate transport request.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Settings:
  
  Use transaction SE63 (Translation) to check if the language is available and properly configured.
  Ensure that the language is included in the system settings.
  
  
  
  Correct Language Code:
  
  Review the code or configuration that is triggering the error to ensure that the language code is correct and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on language settings and configurations.
  
  
  
  Check User Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user profile has the correct language settings. This can be checked in the user profile settings (transaction SU01).
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Installation: To install a new language, you may need to perform a language installation via the SAP Software Download Center or through the SAP GUI.
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the standard language codes used in SAP (e.g., EN for English, DE for German, etc.).
  Master Data Governance: If you are working within the MDG framework, ensure that all relevant configurations for languages are set up correctly in the MDG settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message USMD_DQS005 and ensure that the required language is available in your SAP system.