How To Fix BC198 - The week names of language & are not complete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC - Scheduler (calendar)

• Message number: 198

• Message text: The week names of language & are not complete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC198 - The week names of language & are not complete ?

  The SAP error message BC198 indicates that the week names for a specific language are not fully defined in the system. This can occur when the language settings in the SAP system are not properly configured, or when the necessary translations for week names are missing.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Language Configuration: The week names for the specified language have not been fully maintained in the system.
  Missing Translations: The translations for the week names (e.g., Monday, Tuesday, etc.) for the specified language are not available.
  Custom Language Settings: If a custom language is being used, it may not have the necessary week name definitions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BC198 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code SE63 (Translation) in SAP.
  Check if the week names for the specified language are maintained. You can do this by navigating to the relevant area for date and time formats.
  
  
  
  Maintain Week Names:
  
  If the week names are missing, you can maintain them by going to transaction SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to General Settings > Set Countries > Maintain Week Names.
  Ensure that all week names are properly defined for the language in question.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Language:
  
  If you are using a custom language, consider switching to a standard language (like English or German) to see if the error persists. If it does not, the issue is likely with the custom language settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment properly.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue. Sometimes, there are specific patches or updates that can resolve such configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE63 (Translation), SPRO (SAP Reference IMG)
  SAP Notes: Always check for relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional guidance or fixes.
  Language Packs: Ensure that the necessary language packs are installed and updated in your SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BC198 error and ensure that the week names are properly configured for the specified language in your SAP system.