How To Fix W8194 - Value & is allowed in language &, but check table & is language-specific

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Value & is allowed in language &, but check table & is language-specific

What causes this issue?

Check table &V3& is language-specific. Value &V1& is allowed in
language &v2&, but can be forbidden in other languages.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8194 - Value & is allowed in language &, but check table & is language-specific ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W8194
  
  Text: Value & is allowed in language &, but check table & is language-specific
  
  Cause
  This warning occurs when you enter a value in a language-dependent field (usually a field linked to a language-specific check table), but the value you entered is not consistent with the language-specific nature of the check table.
  More specifically:
  
  The field you are entering data into is linked to a check table that is language-dependent (i.e., the check table contains entries that are specific to a particular language).
  The value you entered is allowed in the language you specified, but the check table expects values that are language-specific.
  This mismatch triggers the warning because the system expects the value to be consistent with the language-specific entries in the check table.
  
  
  Explanation
  In SAP, some tables and fields are language-dependent, meaning their entries vary depending on the language (e.g., descriptions, texts). When a field is linked to such a check table, the system expects the value to be valid for the language context.
  For example, if you have a field that references a language-dependent table (like T005 for countries or T006 for units of measure descriptions), and you enter a value that is valid but not consistent with the language of the check table, SAP issues this warning.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language key you are using in the transaction or data entry.
  Make sure the language key corresponds to the language of the check table entries.
  
  
  
  Verify the Check Table Entries:
  
  Look up the check table referenced in the warning message.
  Confirm that the value you entered exists for the specified language in the check table.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Value or Language:
  
  If the value is correct but the language is wrong, correct the language key.
  If the language is correct but the value is missing in the check table for that language, consider adding the missing entry (if allowed and appropriate).
  
  
  
  Ignore the Warning (if appropriate):
  
  Since this is a warning (W message), it does not stop processing.
  If you are sure the data is correct and consistent, you may choose to ignore the warning.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Check Table: The check table is language-specific, meaning it contains entries that depend on the language key (usually a field like SPRAS).
  Language Key Field: Usually, the language key field is SPRAS or similar.
  Transaction Codes: This warning can appear in various transactions where language-dependent data is maintained, such as material master, customer master, or customizing tables.
  Customizing: If you are developing or customizing, ensure that the domain or data element linked to the field has the correct check table and language dependency settings.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Value entered is allowed in the language, but the check table is language-specific and expects language-consistent entries.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning message W8194 is issued.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct the language key or the value to match the language-specific check table entries.
  
  
  Impact
  Warning only; processing continues unless data is inconsistent.
  
  
  
  
  If you want to see the exact check table and language key involved, check the message variables in the message log or debug the program to identify the fields and tables causing the warning.