It's all good. This is what I have. Perhaps I missed a config option somewhere?

Code
{* Script Version 7.0.2 *}
<script language="Javascript" type="text/javascript">
var dupUser = "{$lang.ALREADY_ADDED}";
var tooMany = "{$lang.TOO_MANY}";
var pmLimit = "{$config.PM_PARTICIPANTS}";
</script>