How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP406 - Language is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Language is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP406 - Language is initial ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP406 with the description "Language is initial" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP NetWeaver system when there is an issue related to language settings or configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Initial Language Setting: The error indicates that the language parameter is not set or is empty (initial). This can happen if the system is not able to determine the language for the user session or if the language settings in the user profile are not configured correctly.
  Missing Language Data: The required language data for the object model might not be available or properly configured in the system.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not have a valid language assigned, or the language settings may not be correctly propagated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the user profile for the user experiencing the issue.
  Ensure that the "Logon Data" section has a valid language set (e.g., EN for English, DE for German, etc.).
  
  
  
  Set Language in the Session:
  
  If the language is not set in the session, you can explicitly set it in the user settings or during the logon process.
  
  
  
  Check System Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the system has the necessary language packs installed. You can check this in transaction SMLT (Language Transport) to see if the required languages are available.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are using custom developments or configurations, ensure that they are correctly handling language settings and that they are not inadvertently causing the language to be set to initial.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  In some cases, restarting the relevant services or the application server may help resolve transient issues related to language settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SMLT: Language Transport
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for documentation on Enterprise Search and language settings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.