How To Fix K7191 - No languages exist, table T002 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K7 - Messages for Row/Column Structure

• Message number: 191

• Message text: No languages exist, table T002 is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K7191 - No languages exist, table T002 is empty ?

  The SAP error message K7191, which states "No languages exist, table T002 is empty," indicates that the system is unable to find any language entries in the T002 table. This table is crucial as it contains the language settings for the SAP system. When this table is empty, the system cannot determine which languages are available for use, leading to this error.
  Cause:
  
  
  Empty T002 Table: The primary cause of this error is that the T002 table, which stores language information, is empty. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration during system installation.
  Data corruption or deletion.
  Issues during system upgrades or migrations.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If language settings were supposed to be transported from another system and the transport did not occur correctly, the T002 table may not have been populated.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the language settings, leading to the perception that the table is empty.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check T002 Table: 
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the contents of the T002 table. If it is indeed empty, you will need to populate it.
  
  
  
  Populate T002 Table:
  
  If the table is empty, you can populate it by:
  
  Running the language installation process through transaction SMLT (Language Transport).
  If you have a backup or another system with the required languages, you can transport the language settings from there.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the system was configured correctly during installation. If necessary, re-run the installation or configuration steps to include the required languages.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access language settings. Check user roles and profiles to ensure they have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific issue. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  System Restart: 
  
  In some cases, a system restart may help in refreshing the configuration and resolving temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to view table contents.
  SMLT: Language Transport for managing language installations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for the latest SAP Notes related to language settings and the T002 table for any known issues or fixes.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation regarding language installation and configuration for detailed steps on how to properly set up languages in your SAP system.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.