How To Fix PPEGUI173 - Language &1 is not supported by current code page

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEGUI - Message Interface

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Language &1 is not supported by current code page

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEGUI173 - Language &1 is not supported by current code page ?

  The SAP error message PPEGUI173 indicates that the specified language (denoted by &1) is not supported by the current code page of the SAP system. This typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the language settings in the user profile and the code page settings of the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Code Page Mismatch: The SAP system's code page does not support the character set required for the specified language. Each language has a specific code page that defines how characters are represented.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may be set to a language that is not supported by the current code page of the SAP system.
  System Configuration: The SAP system may not be configured to support additional languages, or the necessary language packs may not be installed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Go to the user settings in SAP (transaction code SU01).
  Check the language setting for the user profile. If it is set to a language that is not supported, change it to a supported language.
  
  
  
  Verify Code Page:
  
  Check the code page settings of the SAP system. You can do this by using transaction code RZ10 to view the profile parameters.
  Ensure that the code page supports the language you are trying to use. If not, you may need to change the code page or install the necessary language packs.
  
  
  
  Install Language Packs:
  
  If the language is not installed, you may need to install the appropriate language pack. This typically requires administrative access to the SAP system and may involve downloading the language pack from SAP and applying it.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support for specific instructions on how to add or change languages in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Code Pages: Each language in SAP is associated with a specific code page. You can find a list of supported languages and their corresponding code pages in SAP documentation.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), RZ10 (Profile Parameter Maintenance), and SMLT (Language Transport) for managing languages in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to language support and code pages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PPEGUI173 error and ensure that the desired language is supported in your SAP environment.