How To Fix GO023 - & Error when reading the language vector

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GO - FI-SL: Transport utilities Report Writer/sets

• Message number: 023

• Message text: & Error when reading the language vector

What causes this issue?

The language vector (list of languages acceptable for transporting)
cannot be read while exporting or importing.

System Response

Texts in all languages can be exported or imported.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.
(Background information for system administrators: Check the language
vector stored your system under the profile parameter
"zcsa/installed_languages".)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GO023 - & Error when reading the language vector ?

  The SAP error message GO023 typically indicates an issue related to the language vector in the SAP system. This error can occur when the system is unable to read the language vector for a particular object or when there is a problem with the language settings in the system.
  Cause of Error GO023:
  
  Missing Language Data: The language data for the specified object may not be available in the database.
  Corrupted Language Vector: The language vector for the object may be corrupted or improperly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the language data.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the system configuration related to language settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the required language is installed and configured in the SAP system. You can check this in the SAP GUI under System -> User Profile -> Own Data and verify the language settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Existence:
  
  Check if the object you are trying to access exists in the system and has the necessary language data. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to verify this.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Language Vector:
  
  If the language vector is corrupted, you may need to rebuild it. This can often be done through transaction code SE06 (Database Utility) or by using specific programs designed to regenerate language vectors.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the language data. You can check this in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. SAP Notes often provide patches or specific instructions for resolving known issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11, SE80, SE06, SU53, SM21
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to error GO023 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Language Configuration: Review the language configuration settings in the system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the GO023 error in your SAP system.