How To Fix I18NSRH210 - Selftest failed! (Bad locale? wrong CHARLEN for &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I18NSRH - Message for the Main Log of I18N_SEARCH

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Selftest failed! (Bad locale? wrong CHARLEN for &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I18NSRH210 - Selftest failed! (Bad locale? wrong CHARLEN for &1) ?

  The SAP error message I18NSRH210: Selftest failed! (Bad locale? wrong CHARLEN for &1) typically indicates an issue related to internationalization and localization settings in the SAP system. This error can occur when the system is unable to properly handle the character set or locale settings for a specific language or region.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Locale Settings: The locale settings for the user or the system may not be configured correctly, leading to issues in character representation.
  Character Length Mismatch: The character length defined for a specific locale may not match the expected length for the characters being processed.
  Missing Language Packs: The necessary language packs or translations may not be installed or activated in the SAP system.
  Corrupted Data: There may be corrupted data in the system that is causing the self-test to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Locale Settings:
  
  Verify the locale settings for the user profile and ensure they are set correctly.
  You can check the user settings in transaction SU01 or SU3.
  
  
  
  Review Character Length Settings:
  
  Ensure that the character length settings for the specific locale are correctly defined in the system.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis team to review the character set configurations.
  
  
  
  Install/Activate Language Packs:
  
  Ensure that the necessary language packs are installed and activated in the SAP system.
  You can check this in transaction SMLT (Language Transport) to see if the required languages are available.
  
  
  
  Check for Corrupted Data:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant data to identify any corruption.
  You may need to use transaction SE11 to check the data dictionary or other relevant transactions to validate data integrity.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01, SU3, SMLT, SM21, and SE11 for user management, language settings, and data integrity checks.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to internationalization and localization to understand how to properly configure locales and character sets.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the I18NSRH210 error in your SAP system.