How To Fix LCM_CATEGORY037 - Check language in line &1; language &2 doesn't exist in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_CATEGORY - Messages for LCM Categories

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Check language in line &1; language &2 doesn't exist in the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_CATEGORY037 - Check language in line &1; language &2 doesn't exist in the system ?

  The SAP error message LCM_CATEGORY037 indicates that there is an issue with the language settings in the system. Specifically, it means that the system is trying to access a language that is not available or not configured in the SAP system for a particular line item.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Configuration: The specified language (language code &2) is not installed or activated in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Language Code: The language code provided in the line item (&2) may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the language code was incorrectly entered in the relevant transaction or configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SMLT (Language Transport) to check if the required language is installed.
  If the language is not installed, you may need to install it using transaction SMLT or consult with your SAP Basis team to add the language.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Codes:
  
  Ensure that the language code used in the line item is correct. You can refer to the SAP documentation or the list of valid language codes in the system.
  
  
  
  Update Data:
  
  If the language code is incorrect, update the relevant data entry to use a valid language code that exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or help files for additional context on language settings and configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP Help Desk for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Codes: Common language codes include 'EN' for English, 'DE' for German, 'FR' for French, etc. Ensure you are using the correct code.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Settings: Ensure that user profiles are set up correctly to support the desired language.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message LCM_CATEGORY037 and ensure that the correct language settings are in place for your SAP system.