How To Fix RECPSF039 - Language &1 (for recipient &2) is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECPSF - Correspondence Using Smart Forms

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Language &1 (for recipient &2) is not supported

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE RECP_SF_INVALID_DOC_LANGU OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECPSF039 - Language &1 (for recipient &2) is not supported ?

  The SAP error message RECPSF039 indicates that the specified language for a recipient is not supported in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in scenarios involving communication, such as sending emails, notifications, or other forms of correspondence where language settings are crucial.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Language: The language code specified for the recipient (e.g., &1) is not recognized or supported by the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: The language may not be properly configured in the system settings or may not be available in the relevant client.
  Recipient Data: The recipient's data may have an incorrect or unsupported language setting.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Language Code: Verify that the language code specified for the recipient is correct and supported by your SAP system. Common language codes include 'EN' for English, 'DE' for German, etc.
  Update Recipient Data: If the recipient's language setting is incorrect, update it in the relevant master data (e.g., customer or vendor master records).
  System Configuration: Ensure that the required language is installed and activated in your SAP system. You can check this in the system settings or by consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  Fallback Language: If the specified language is not available, consider implementing a fallback mechanism to use a default language that is supported.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for any specific configurations or updates related to language settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or BP (Business Partner) to check and update language settings for users or business partners.
  Language Installation: If a language needs to be installed, this typically requires administrative access and may involve using transaction SMLT (Language Transport).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to language support in your version of SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.