How To Fix VX204 - Language already exists; choose another language key

VX204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VX - Text processing messages

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Language already exists; choose another language key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VX204 - Language already exists; choose another language key ?

  The SAP error message VX204 indicates that you are trying to create or modify a language key in the system that already exists. This typically occurs when you attempt to add a new language or modify an existing one in a way that conflicts with the existing language settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Language Key: The language key you are trying to use is already assigned to another language in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an attempt to create a language entry that conflicts with existing entries in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VX204 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Languages:
  
  Go to transaction code SE63 (Translation) or SMLT (Language Transport) to view the existing languages in the system.
  Verify if the language key you are trying to use is already present.
  
  
  
  Choose a Different Language Key:
  
  If the language key is already in use, select a different language key that is not currently assigned to any