How To Fix CM_EHFND_PC_SRQ257 - Language &1 (&2) is not active in the system. Name '&3' will be skipped.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_PC_SRQ - Messages for Product Compliance Regulatory Service Request

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Language &1 (&2) is not active in the system. Name '&3' will be skipped.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_PC_SRQ257 - Language &1 (&2) is not active in the system. Name '&3' will be skipped. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_PC_SRQ257 indicates that a specific language is not active in the system, which is causing the system to skip processing for a particular name or entry. This error typically arises in the context of SAP applications that support multiple languages, such as SAP Fiori or SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A language (denoted by &1) is referenced in the system but is not activated or installed.
  The system is trying to process data or configurations that require this inactive language.
  The specific name (denoted by &3) is associated with the inactive language, leading to its exclusion from processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Languages:
  
  Go to transaction code SMLT (Language Transport) or SMLT in the SAP GUI.
  Check the list of active languages in your system. Ensure that the language you need (indicated by &1) is listed as active.
  
  
  
  Activate the Language:
  
  If the language is not active, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done through the following steps:
  
  Use transaction code SMLT.
  Select the option to add a new language.
  Follow the prompts to activate the desired language.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Language-Specific Data:
  
  If the language is not required, you may also consider checking the configurations or data entries that reference this language and either remove or modify them to avoid the error.
  
  
  
  Transport Language-Specific Data:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any language-specific data is transported correctly to the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to language activation and the specific application you are working with for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMLT: Language Transport
  SE63: Translation tools
  SCC4: Client Administration (to check client settings)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to language activation issues for any specific patches or updates that may address this error.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary languages are active in your SAP system.