How To Fix GC116 - Language for company & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Language for company & not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC116 - Language for company & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message GC116, which states "Language for company & not maintained," typically occurs when a company code is not assigned a language in the system. This can happen during various processes, such as when trying to create or modify a company code or when generating reports that require language settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the company code has not been assigned a language in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the company code or the language settings in the SAP system.
  Data Inconsistencies: If there are inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GC116 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Settings > Define Company).
  Select the company code that is causing the error.
  Ensure that a language is assigned to the company code. If not, assign the appropriate language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language in Company Code:
  
  If the language is not maintained, you can add it by selecting the company code and entering the required language in the relevant field.
  
  
  
  Review Language Settings:
  
  Check the language settings in the system by going to SPRO > General Settings > Set Countries and Languages. Ensure that the languages you need are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Ensure that the user profile has the correct language settings. You can check this in the user settings (transaction code SU01).
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests are moved to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OBY6 (Define Company), SU01 (User Maintenance), SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP, as they are essential for proper configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GC116 error and ensure that the company code has the necessary language settings maintained.