How To Fix W3011 - Incorrect language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W3 - Messages for WebRFC

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Incorrect language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W3011 - Incorrect language ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W3011 - Incorrect language
  
  Cause:
  The error message W3011 - Incorrect language typically occurs when a language key provided in a transaction, program, or data entry does not conform to the expected SAP language codes or is not valid in the current system context. This can happen if:
  
  The language code entered is not defined in the SAP system.
  The language key is misspelled or uses an incorrect format.
  The language is not installed or supported in the SAP system.
  The language key is used in a context where it is not allowed or expected.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W3011 - Incorrect language error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Language Code:
  
  Verify that the language key you are entering or using is a valid SAP language code.
  SAP language codes are usually two-character codes, e.g., EN for English, DE for German, FR for French, etc.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Installation:
  
  Ensure that the language is installed and supported in your SAP system.
  You can check installed languages via transaction SMLT (Language Transport) or SMLW (Language Installation).
  
  
  
  Correct the Input:
  
  If the language code is entered manually, correct any typos or formatting errors.
  Use the standard SAP language codes.
  
  
  
  Check Program or Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs during a program execution or configuration, check the relevant code or customizing settings where the language key is set.
  Make sure the language key is passed correctly and is valid.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address language-related issues. Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to message W3011.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMLT - Language Transport: To check and transport languages.
  SMLW - Language Installation: To install new languages.
  SE91 - Message Maintenance: To view or edit message W3011 details.
  
  
  
  Common SAP Language Codes:
  
  EN - English
  DE - German
  FR - French
  ES - Spanish
  IT - Italian
  JA - Japanese
  ZH - Chinese
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes provide detailed information on language management.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context in which the error occurs (e.g., during data entry, report execution, or customizing), I can help with more specific guidance.