How To Fix EI477 - Form &1 only exists in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 477

• Message text: Form &1 only exists in language &2

What causes this issue?

The form you selected (form &V1&) only exists in &V2& because it
contains no text that is language-dependent.

System Response

The system resets the language of the form to &V2&.

How to fix this error?

No further action is recommended. You can keep working in the languages
that the system suggests.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI477 - Form &1 only exists in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message EI477 indicates that a specific form (identified by &1) is only available in a particular language (identified by &2). This typically occurs when a user attempts to access or print a form that has not been translated or created in the user's current language setting.
  Cause:
  
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings in SAP do not match the language in which the form is available.
  Missing Translations: The form has not been translated into the user's language, which can happen if the form is newly created or if translations have not been maintained.
  Form Configuration: The form may be configured to only be available in certain languages, and the current user’s language is not one of them.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change User Language: 
  
  If possible, change the user’s language settings to match the language in which the form is available. This can be done by logging out and selecting the appropriate language during the login process.
  
  
  
  Maintain Translations:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can maintain the translations for the form. This can be done using transaction codes like SE71 (SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms) to create or edit the form and add translations.
  
  
  
  Check Form Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the form to ensure it is set up correctly for the required languages. This may involve checking the form's attributes and ensuring that it is available in the desired languages.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Development Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or development team. They can help ensure that the form is properly configured and translated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE71: For SAPscript forms.
  SMARTFORMS: For Smart Forms.
  SE78: For SAP ArchiveLink and forms management.
  
  
  
  Language Settings: 
  
  Users can check their language settings in the user profile (transaction SU01) or during the login process.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on form management and language settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EI477 error and ensure that the necessary forms are available in the required languages.