Controlling the User Profile Language Preference

In addition to the session language preference that is selected at sign-in time and is valid for the current session only, the PeopleSoft Pure Internet Architecture also maintains a language preference on each user’s profile. This language preference is used to determine the user’s preferred language when that user is not signed into the PeopleSoft system. For example, when PeopleSoft Process Scheduler runs a Structured Query Report (SQR) program, or if the workflow system sends an email to the user, the user language preference is used.

In these cases, the user might not be signed in to the PeopleSoft system, or another user might have initiated the transaction, so there is no session language that can be used. For example, a manager might be sent an mail by the workflow system requesting approval for a purchase requisition.

To set the language preference for a user, use the User Profiles page. To change your own language preference, use the simplified General Profile Information page.

To set the user profile language preference for another user:

1. Select PeopleTools, and then Security, and then User Profiles, and then User Profiles.

   The User Profile search page appears.

2. Use the standard search method to choose a user ID, and click the Search button.

   The User Profiles - General page appears.

3. From the Language drop-down list box, select a language.

4. Click the Save button.

To set your user profile language preference:

1. From the menu pagelet, select My System Profile.

   The General Profile Information page appears.

2. In the Personalization section, choose a language in the My preferred language for reports and email is drop-down list box.

3. Click the Save button.