How To Fix CM_EHFND_WFF_BASE004 - System user &1 has no language assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_WFF_BASE - Messages from Workflow Base Adapter

• Message number: 004

• Message text: System user &1 has no language assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_WFF_BASE004 - System user &1 has no language assigned ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_WFF_BASE004 indicates that a system user does not have a language assigned to their user profile. This can lead to issues in various functionalities, especially in workflows or applications that rely on language settings for proper operation.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user profile for the specified system user (denoted by &1 in the error message) does not have a language assigned. This can happen due to:
  
  User Creation: When a user is created, if the language field is left blank or not properly set.
  User Profile Changes: If the user profile was modified and the language was inadvertently removed.
  System Migration or Upgrade: During system migrations or upgrades, user settings may not be preserved correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a language to the user profile. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Log in to SAP: Use a user account with the necessary authorizations to change user profiles.
  
  
  Access User Maintenance:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID of the system user that is causing the error and click on the "Display" button.
  
  
  
  Edit User Profile:
  
  Click on the "Change" button to edit the user profile.
  Navigate to the "Defaults" tab.
  
  
  
  Assign Language:
  
  In the "Logon Data" section, find the "Language" field.
  Enter a valid language key (e.g., "EN" for English, "DE" for German, etc.).
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After assigning the language, save the changes to the user profile.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the changes, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that it is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Language Settings: The language setting in a user profile determines the language in which the user interface is displayed. It is important for ensuring that users can interact with the system in their preferred language.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with other relevant transaction codes such as SU10 (Mass User Maintenance) if you need to update multiple users at once.
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to user profiles. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CM_EHFND_WFF_BASE004 and ensure that the system user has a language assigned.