How To Fix RTCMMD034 - Language key & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Language key & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD034 - Language key & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD034 indicates that a specific language key does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or display data in a language that has not been configured or is not available in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Configuration: The language key specified in the error message is not configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Language Key: The language key being referenced may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Data Not Available in Specified Language: The data you are trying to access may not have been translated or entered in the specified language.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SMLT (Language Transport) to check if the language is installed and configured in your SAP system.
  If the language is not installed, you may need to install it using transaction SMLT or consult with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Key:
  
  Ensure that the language key you are using is correct. Common language keys include 'EN' for English, 'DE' for German, etc.
  If you are using a custom language key, verify that it is correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Data Availability:
  
  If the language is configured but the data is not available, you may need to enter the missing translations or data in the specified language.
  Use transaction SE63 (Translation) to manage translations for various objects in SAP.
  
  
  
  Fallback Language:
  
  If the specified language is not available, check if a fallback language is configured. SAP can sometimes default to a fallback language if the primary language is not available.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to language configuration and translations for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMLT: Language Transport
  SE63: Translation
  SPRO: Customizing (to check language settings)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to language configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the language settings and translations.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.