Error
Error Code:
5189
SAP S/4HANA Error 5189: Invalid Default Language Setting
Description
This error indicates that the default language configured for your SAP S/4HANA system or a specific client is not recognized or available in the list of installed languages. It typically occurs during system setup, configuration changes, or when a process attempts to use an uninstalled language.
Error Message
ERR_TEXT_COMMON_INVALID_DEFAULT_LANGUAGE
Known Causes
3 known causesIncorrect System Language Configuration
The default language specified in the system's global or client-specific settings does not correspond to an officially installed or supported language.
Missing Language Pack Installation
The desired language module was not properly installed or activated during the initial SAP S/4HANA setup or subsequent language additions.
Typographical Error in Language Code
A manual entry for the default language code contains a typo, leading the system to look for a non-existent language.
Solutions
3 solutions available1. Verify and Correct Default Language in SAP System Profile easy
Ensures the system's default language setting is valid and recognized by S/4HANA.
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Log in to your SAP S/4HANA system using an administrator user (e.g., SAP* or DDIC).
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Execute transaction code RZ10.
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Select the instance profile for your S/4HANA system. If you have multiple profiles, ensure you select the correct one, typically the 'DEFAULT' profile.
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Click the 'Display' button to view the current profile parameters.
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Locate the parameter 'zcsa/system_language'.
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Verify that the value assigned to 'zcsa/system_language' is a valid SAP language code (e.g., 'E' for English, 'D' for German, 'F' for French).
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If the value is invalid or missing, change it to a supported language code. You can also set it to an empty value if you want the system to determine it dynamically (though a defined language is usually preferred).
zcsa/system_language = E8
Save the changes and activate the profile. You may be prompted to restart the instance or relevant services for the change to take full effect.
2. Check and Correct User's Default Language Setting easy
Addresses the error if it's specific to a particular user due to an incorrect language preference.
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Log in to your SAP S/4HANA system as an administrator.
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Execute transaction code SU01.
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Enter the user ID that is experiencing the error and click 'Display'.
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Navigate to the 'Defaults' tab.
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Locate the 'Language' field.
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Ensure that the selected language is a valid and installed language in your SAP system.
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If the language is invalid, change it to a supported language. You can find a list of installed languages in transaction SMLT.
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Click 'Save' to apply the changes.
3. Review SAP Notes for System-Wide Language Configuration medium
Provides a comprehensive check for underlying system language inconsistencies that might trigger this error.
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Access SAP Support Portal (support.sap.com).
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Search for SAP Notes related to 'Error 5189', 'ERR_TEXT_COMMON_INVALID_DEFAULT_LANGUAGE', and 'language configuration S/4HANA'.
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Pay close attention to Notes that discuss system language settings, profile parameters, and language installation/patching.
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Review the recommendations within these Notes. They might point to specific profile parameters beyond 'zcsa/system_language' or require updates to language files.
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If a Note suggests applying a correction or update, follow the instructions precisely. This might involve downloading and applying Support Packages or performing manual configuration steps.
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After applying any recommended changes from SAP Notes, restart the relevant SAP instances or services.