How To Fix FR844 - An error occured when switching to language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 844

• Message text: An error occured when switching to language &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR844 - An error occured when switching to language & ?

  The SAP error message FR844 indicates that there was an issue when attempting to switch to a specific language in the SAP system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  Causes of FR844 Error
  
  
  Language Not Installed: The language you are trying to switch to may not be installed in the SAP system. Each language requires specific language packs to be installed.
  
  
  Missing Language Data: Even if the language is installed, there may be missing or incomplete language data, which can lead to errors when switching.
  
  
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not be configured correctly to support the desired language.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the language or the related data.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration that prevent the language switch from occurring.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Language Installation:
  
  Go to transaction code SMLT to check if the desired language is installed in the system.
  If the language is not installed, you may need to install the language using the appropriate language installation procedure.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Data:
  
  Ensure that the language data is complete and not corrupted. You can check this in transaction SE63 (Translation) to see if there are any missing translations.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user settings in transaction SU01. Ensure that the user profile is set up to allow for the desired language.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the language. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the system configuration settings related to languages. This may involve checking the system parameters or consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMLT: Language Transport
  SE63: Translation
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more detailed information on language settings and translations.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.