How To Fix F7146 - Changing of language environment failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F7 - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Changing of language environment failed

What causes this issue?

Possible causes:
For the specified language &V1&, the system has determined a character
set that is not activated in your system.
There is no entry in the SAP text environment table <NP>TCP0C</> for the
specified language &V1& and the reporting country &V2& (for the present
platform).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Activate the determined character set using the table <SE><NP>TCPDB </>
</>, or creat an entry for the language and the reporting country in the
table <NP>TCP0C</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F7146 - Changing of language environment failed ?

  The SAP error message F7146, "Changing of language environment failed," typically occurs when there is an issue with the language settings in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when a user attempts to change their language settings or when the system is trying to process a transaction that requires a specific language environment.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Language Packages: The required language package may not be installed in the SAP system.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to support the desired language.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the language settings.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration that prevent the language environment from being changed.
  Database Issues: Corruption or issues in the database related to language settings can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Language Installation:
  
  Ensure that the required language is installed in the SAP system. You can check this in the SAP GUI by navigating to System > Status and looking for the installed languages.
  
  
  
  User Profile Configuration:
  
  Verify the user profile settings. Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the user’s default language setting. Ensure it is set to a valid language code.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to change language settings. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Check the system configuration for any inconsistencies. This may require the help of a Basis administrator to review the system settings.
  
  
  
  Database Integrity:
  
  If there are suspected database issues, a database check may be necessary. This should be performed by a Basis administrator.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to error F7146.
  
  
  
  Restart the Session:
  
  Sometimes, simply logging out and logging back in can resolve temporary issues with the language environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on language settings and user profiles.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it is affecting multiple users or critical business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the F7146 error in your SAP system.