How To Fix WFD_BL_MSG083 - Language key does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFD_BL_MSG - Message Class for Workforce Assignment and Details

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Language key does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFD_BL_MSG083 - Language key does not exist. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WFD_BL_MSG083 Language key does not exist.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to access or display a message or text in a language key that is not defined or does not exist in the system. In SAP, language keys represent the languages installed and supported in the system. If a workflow or any other process attempts to use a language key that is not available, this error is triggered.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The workflow or application is trying to send a message or display text in a language that is not installed or maintained in the SAP system.
  The language key used in the workflow container or message determination is incorrect or misspelled.
  The language key is missing in the relevant customizing or master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Installed Languages:
  
  Go to transaction SMLT to check which languages are installed in your SAP system.
  If the required language is not installed, you may need to install it or use a different language key.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Key in Workflow or Program:
  
  Check the workflow container or the program where the language key is used.
  Ensure the language key is correct and matches one of the installed languages.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language in Customizing:
  
  Use transaction SMLT to add or maintain language keys if necessary.
  Alternatively, check if the language key is maintained in the relevant customizing tables or master data.
  
  
  
  Check User Default Language:
  
  Sometimes the user’s default logon language is set to a language not supported by the system.
  Verify user master record (transaction SU01) and ensure the default logon language is valid.
  
  
  
  Adjust Workflow or Message Determination:
  
  If the error occurs in workflow message determination, check the message text and language settings.
  Adjust the workflow to use a valid language key.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SMLT: Language Management — to check and install languages.
  User Master Record (SU01): Check user logon language.
  Workflow Builder (SWDD): Check workflow container and message texts.
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WFD_BL_MSG083 for any patches or known issues.
  Language Keys: Standard SAP language keys include EN (English), DE (German), FR (French), etc.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WFD_BL_MSG083 Language key does not exist. means the system cannot find the specified language key. To fix it, verify that the language key is installed and correctly used in the workflow or program, and ensure the user’s logon language is valid. Installing missing languages or correcting the language key in the workflow usually resolves the issue.