How To Fix M3522 - Language & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Language & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3522 - Language & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M3522 "Language & does not exist" typically occurs when the system is unable to find the specified language in the configuration. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to create or display materials, documents, or other objects that require language-specific data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Configuration: The specified language is not configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Language Code: The language code used in the transaction or program is incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may be set to a language that is not supported or configured in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the language was recently added or modified, there may be issues with transport requests not being properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SMLT (Language Transport) to check if the language is available in the system.
  If the language is missing, you may need to install it using transaction SMLT or consult with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Code:
  
  Ensure that the language code you are using is correct. Common language codes include 'EN' for English, 'DE' for German, etc.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check your user profile settings in transaction SU01. Ensure that the logon language is set to a valid language that exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the language was recently added, ensure that all relevant transport requests have been successfully imported into the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on language settings and configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SMLT - Language Transport
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  
  
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the standard language codes used in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to language configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3522 error and ensure that the necessary language configurations are in place.