How To Fix WT_BE017 - Maintain language key for company &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WT_BE - Message Class for Belgium WT Reporting

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Maintain language key for company &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WT_BE017 - Maintain language key for company &1 ?

  The SAP error message WT_BE017, which states "Maintain language key for company &1," typically occurs when there is a missing or incorrect language key configuration for a specific company code in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of the SAP Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) modules.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a language key for the specified company code. This can happen due to:
  
  The company code not being properly configured in the system.
  The language key not being assigned to the company code in the relevant configuration settings.
  Data inconsistencies or incomplete setup during the initial configuration of the company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WT_BE017 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Settings -> Define Company).
  Verify that the company code in question is correctly set up and active.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language Key:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code SPRO and follow the path:
  
  Logistics Execution -> Warehouse Management -> Master Data -> Maintain Language Key for Company Code.
  
  
  Here, you can maintain the language key for the relevant company code. Ensure that a valid language key (e.g., 'EN' for English, 'DE' for German) is assigned.
  
  
  
  Check User Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user profile has the correct language settings. This can be checked in the user profile settings (transaction code SU01).
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport request, ensure that all necessary configurations were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality that was causing the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: To check and maintain company code settings.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  SU01: To manage user profiles and settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring company codes and language settings.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the language key is properly maintained for the company code, you should be able to resolve the WT_BE017 error and continue with your operations in SAP.