How To Fix QC161 - System setting: Language &1 cannot be used on computer &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 161

• Message text: System setting: Language &1 cannot be used on computer &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC161 - System setting: Language &1 cannot be used on computer &2 ?

  The SAP error message QC161 indicates that there is an issue with the language settings on the system. Specifically, it means that the specified language (denoted as &1) cannot be used on the specified computer (denoted as &2). This typically occurs when the language is not installed or configured correctly on the SAP system or the client.
  Cause:
  
  Language Not Installed: The language specified in the error message is not installed on the SAP system.
  Client Configuration: The client may not be configured to support the specified language.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may be set to a language that is not available on the system.
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings that restrict the use of certain languages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Install the Language:
  
  Check if the required language is installed in the SAP system. You can do this by going to transaction code SMLT (Language Transport) and verifying the installed languages.
  If the language is not installed, you may need to install it using the appropriate transport request.
  
  
  
  Check Client Settings:
  
  Ensure that the client is configured to support the language. You can check this in transaction code SCC4 (Client Administration) and verify the language settings for the client.
  
  
  
  User Profile Adjustment:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the user profile settings. Ensure that the default language for the user is set to a language that is available on the system.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the language is installed and the client settings are correct, check the system configuration to ensure that there are no restrictions on the use of the language.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for any specific instructions related to language settings and configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to language settings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  System Administrator: If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP system administrator for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QC161 error and ensure that the specified language can be used on the computer in question.