00196 - No valid GUI code page for language & (system code page &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 196

• Message text: No valid GUI code page for language & (system code page &)

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to set a valid GUI codepage for the logon
language.

System Response

Conversion of characters between the system character set and the
character set of the end user device will not function correctly.
Incorrect characters may be displayed. When characters are entered,
invalid data may be saved to the database.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00196 - No valid GUI code page for language & (system code page &) ?

  The SAP error message "00196 No valid GUI code page for language & (system code page &)" typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the code pages used by the SAP GUI and the SAP system. This can happen when the language settings in the SAP GUI do not match the code page settings of the SAP system, leading to issues in displaying characters correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Code Page Mismatch: The SAP GUI is trying to use a code page that is not supported by the SAP system for the specified language.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the SAP GUI may not be configured correctly or may not correspond to the available languages in the SAP system.
  Missing Language Packs: The required language packs may not be installed on the SAP GUI or the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language you are trying to use is supported by the SAP system. You can check this in the SAP system by using transaction code SMLT to see the installed languages.
  Verify the language settings in the SAP GUI. You can do this by going to the SAP Logon pad and checking the language field.
  
  
  
  Update SAP GUI:
  
  Make sure you are using the latest version of the SAP GUI. Sometimes, older versions may not support certain languages or code pages.
  
  
  
  Install Missing Language Packs:
  
  If the required language is not installed on the SAP system, you may need to install the necessary language packs. This typically requires administrative access to the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Adjust Code Page Settings:
  
  If you have access to the SAP system configuration, you may need to adjust the code page settings to ensure compatibility with the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation regarding language and code page settings to ensure proper configuration.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or discussion boards where other users may have encountered similar issues and shared their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the SAP GUI functions correctly with the desired language settings.