How To Fix RIN204 - No active languages defined.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RIN - RSCPINST

• Message number: 204

• Message text: No active languages defined.

What causes this issue?

The current configuration has no languages defined. Such a configuration
is not supported.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Add at least one language.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RIN204 - No active languages defined. ?

  The SAP error message RIN204: No active languages defined typically occurs when the system is unable to find any active languages configured for the user or the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a user tries to log in or when certain transactions are executed that require language settings.
  Cause:
  
  No Languages Defined: The system does not have any languages defined in the user profile or in the system settings.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not have a default language set, or the language set is not active.
  System Configuration: The SAP system may not have been configured to support any languages, or the language settings may have been inadvertently changed or deleted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RIN204 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID that is encountering the error.
  Check the "Defaults" tab to ensure that a valid language is set in the "Logon Language" field. If it is blank or set to an inactive language, change it to a valid language (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
  
  
  
  Check System Language Settings:
  
  Use transaction code SMLT (Language Transport) to check the languages that are installed and active in the system.
  Ensure that at least one language is active. If no languages are active, you may need to install a language using the appropriate transport.
  
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the system configuration for language settings. This can be done through transaction SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) and navigating to the relevant sections for language settings.
  Ensure that the necessary language packs are installed and activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP Basis team or system administrator. They can check the system configuration and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Logon Language:
  
  When logging into SAP, ensure that you are using a valid logon language. You can specify the language in the logon screen.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to language configuration and the specific error message for any additional guidance or patches.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on user profiles and language settings.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to set their logon language and understand the implications of language settings in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RIN204 error and ensure that the necessary languages are configured and active in your SAP system.