How To Fix RIN217 - Table T002 contains unused language &1 (read long text).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RIN - RSCPINST

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Table T002 contains unused language &1 (read long text).

What causes this issue?

The language &V1& is part of the so called system languages (contents of
table T002). As such it is visible in many different place e.g. as entry
in the search help used for languages.

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

But the language is not an active language of the current I18n
configuration. Therefore it might makes sense to delete the language to
avoid superfluous content from language selections. The decision to
delete the language from table T002 depdends on how the language was
used before. In any case it is added again to T002 in case of a new
configuration of that language.
Note: this check/message only appears for new Unicode languages. There
are 41 legacy language codes which shouldn't be removed from the list of
system languages.

System Response

How to fix this error?

In RSCPINST select the menu "Edit -> Unused Languages" to delete the
language &V1& from T002 / T002T.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RIN217 - Table T002 contains unused language &1 (read long text). ?

  The SAP error message RIN217 indicates that there is an unused language entry in the T002 table, which is the table that stores language settings in the SAP system. The message typically means that there is a language code in the T002 table that is not being used or is not associated with any valid entries in other relevant tables.
  Cause:
  
  Unused Language Entry: The language code specified in the error message is present in the T002 table but is not linked to any active or valid entries in other tables that require language support.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the language settings of the SAP system, leading to the presence of unused language codes.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it is possible that unused language entries were not cleaned up properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Usage: Verify if the language code mentioned in the error message is indeed unused. You can do this by checking other relevant tables (like T001 for company codes, T006 for units of measure, etc.) to see if there are any entries associated with that language.
  
  
  Remove Unused Language: If you confirm that the language is not being used, you can remove it from the T002 table. This can typically be done using transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to access the T002 table and delete the unused entry.
  
  
  Adjust Language Settings: If the language is needed but not configured correctly, you may need to adjust the language settings in your SAP system. This can involve adding the language properly or ensuring that it is linked to the necessary entries.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the long text of the error message for additional context or specific instructions related to your SAP version.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), and possibly SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) for checking language-related configurations.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on language settings and the T002 table.
  System Administration: Involve your SAP Basis or system administration team if you are unsure about making changes to the database or if you need assistance with language configuration.
  
  Always ensure to back up any data before making changes to the database, and if necessary, consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.