How To Fix WZ608 - Language & not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 608

• Message text: Language & not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ608 - Language & not valid ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZ608 Language & not valid
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the language code entered or used in a particular SAP transaction or master data is not valid or not recognized by the system. The placeholder "&" in the message is replaced by the actual language code that is invalid.
  Common causes include:  
  
  The language code does not exist in the SAP system.  
  The language code is mistyped or incorrectly entered.  
  The language is not installed or supported in the SAP system.  
  The language code is not maintained in the relevant customizing or master data.
  
  
  Where it can occur:
  
  When creating or changing master data (e.g., material master, vendor master) where language is a required field.  
  During translation or text maintenance transactions.  
  In customizing settings where language-dependent data is maintained.  
  In reports or programs that validate language codes.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the language code entered:
  
  Verify that the language code you entered is correct and conforms to SAP standard language codes (usually 2-character codes like EN, DE, FR, etc.).
  
  
  Verify language installation:
  
  Use transaction SMLT to check if the language is installed in the system. If the language is not installed, it cannot be used.
  
  
  Maintain language in customizing:
  
  If the language is valid but not maintained in the relevant customizing, maintain it accordingly. For example, in some cases, you may need to maintain language-dependent texts or settings in SPRO.
  
  
  Use standard SAP language codes:
  
  Avoid using custom or non-standard language codes unless they are properly configured and installed.
  
  
  Check user parameters:
  
  Sometimes the user’s logon language or default language settings might cause issues. Check user parameters (SU01) for the default language.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  If the issue persists, check SAP Notes or OSS for any known issues related to language validation.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Language codes in SAP:
  
  SAP uses ISO language codes, typically two characters (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).  
  Transaction SMLT:
  
  Used to install or check installed languages in the SAP system.  
  Message Class:
  
  The message WZ608 belongs to message class WZ (often related to translation or language validation).
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WZ608 Language & not valid
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid or unrecognized language code
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct language code; ensure language is installed (SMLT); maintain customizing if needed
  
  
  Related Transactions
  SMLT (language installation), SU01 (user parameters), SPRO (customizing)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact language code causing the error or the transaction where it occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.