5K665 - Choose 'A' for English or 'F' for French

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 665

• Message text: Choose 'A' for English or 'F' for French

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K665 - Choose 'A' for English or 'F' for French ?

  The SAP error message "5K665 Choose 'A' for English or 'F' for French" typically indicates that the system is prompting the user to select a language for the user interface. This message often appears when the system is set up to support multiple languages, and it requires the user to specify their preferred language.
  Cause:
  
  Language Settings: The user has not set a default language in their user profile, or the system is unable to determine the language preference.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not have a language assigned, or the language settings may have been reset or changed.
  System Configuration: The SAP system may be configured to require a language selection upon login or during certain transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Language: When prompted, choose 'A' for English or 'F' for French by entering the corresponding letter. This should allow you to proceed with the transaction or access the system in your preferred language.
  Set Default Language:
  
  Go to the user settings in SAP (transaction code SU01).
  Enter your user ID and click on the "Change" button.
  In the "Defaults" tab, set the "Logon Language" to your preferred language (e.g., 'EN' for English).
  Save the changes.
  
  
  Check User Profile: Ensure that your user profile is correctly configured with the desired language settings.
  Contact Administrator: If you are unable to change the settings or if the issue persists, contact your SAP system administrator for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP. For example, 'EN' for English, 'FR' for French, etc.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP user documentation or help resources for more information on managing user profiles and language settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes or the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or updates related to language settings and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and set your preferred language in the SAP system.