How To Fix 6G061 - Error occurred when defining original language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6G - Messages for System Administration Assistant

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Error occurred when defining original language

What causes this issue?

You want to define the original language to maintain the System
Administration Assistant.

System Response

An error occurred when the data was written to the database.
You cannot change the structure until the original language is defined.

How to fix this error?

Check in the system log which database errors occurred. It may be a
memory problem.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6G061 - Error occurred when defining original language ?

  The SAP error message 6G061 ("Error occurred when defining original language") typically occurs when there is an issue with the language settings in the SAP system. This error can arise during various processes, such as when creating or modifying a document, or when trying to access certain functionalities that require language settings to be defined correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Language Settings: The original language for a document or transaction may not be defined or is incorrectly set.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the language settings in the SAP system.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not have the correct language settings or may not support the language being used.
  Transport Issues: If the error occurs after a transport request, it may be due to missing language data in the transport.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the language settings for the user profile. Ensure that the original language is set correctly.
  Verify the language settings in the relevant configuration areas (e.g., transaction codes like SPRO for customizing).
  
  
  
  Define Original Language:
  
  If you are creating a document, ensure that the original language is defined in the document type or transaction you are working with.
  For certain transactions, you may need to explicitly set the original language in the document header.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to languages in the SAP system. This can be done through transaction SPRO and navigating to the relevant sections for language settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the error occurred after a transport, check if the transport request included all necessary language data. You may need to re-import the transport or adjust the language settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), SPRO (Customizing), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for checking and modifying settings.
  Language Installation: Ensure that the required languages are installed in the SAP system. This can be checked in the system settings.
  User Documentation: Review user documentation or training materials related to language settings in SAP to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 6G061 error in your SAP system.