How To Fix RECPSF037 - Undefined language for doc.creation; recipient cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECPSF - Correspondence Using Smart Forms

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Undefined language for doc.creation; recipient cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECPSF037 - Undefined language for doc.creation; recipient cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message RECPSF037 indicates that there is an issue with the language settings for document creation, which prevents the system from determining the recipient for a document. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving document distribution, such as sending emails or generating output documents.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Undefined Language: The language for the document or the recipient is not defined in the system. This can happen if the language settings are not properly configured for the user or the document type.
  
  
  Missing Recipient Data: The recipient's data may be incomplete or missing, which can lead to the system being unable to determine the correct language for the document.
  
  
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not have a default language set, or the language set may not be supported.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the output types or communication methods in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the language setting for the user profile. Ensure that a valid language is set.
  
  
  
  Verify Recipient Data:
  
  Ensure that the recipient's data is complete and includes a valid language setting. This can be checked in the relevant master data (e.g., customer or vendor master).
  
  
  
  Output Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the output type in transaction NACE. Ensure that the output type is correctly configured to handle the language settings.
  
  
  
  Document Language Settings:
  
  If applicable, check the language settings for the specific document type you are trying to create. Ensure that the language is defined and supported.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Users:
  
  If possible, test the document creation with different user profiles to see if the issue is user-specific.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are patches or updates that can resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on language settings and document creation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  NACE - Output Types Configuration
  SE78 - SAP ArchiveLink Administration (for document management)
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or solutions based on the specific configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RECPSF037 error in your SAP system.