How To Fix S#122 - Language & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Language & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#122 - Language & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "S#122 Language & does not exist" typically indicates that the system is unable to find the specified language in the SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a user tries to log in with a language that is not installed or configured in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Language Not Installed: The specified language has not been installed in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Language Code: The language code used may be incorrect or misspelled.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may be set to a language that is not available in the system.
  Client Settings: The client may not be configured to support the specified language.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Installed Languages:
  
  Go to transaction code SMLT (Language Transport) to check which languages are installed in your SAP system.
  If the required language is not listed, you may need to install it.
  
  
  
  Install Missing Language:
  
  If the language is not installed, you can install it using the language transport tool. This typically requires administrative access and may involve downloading language packages from SAP.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Code:
  
  Ensure that the language code you are using is correct. Common language codes include:
  
  EN for English
  DE for German
  FR for French
  
  
  Check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure that the default language is set to a language that is available in the system.
  
  
  
  Client Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the client settings allow for the specified language. This can be checked in transaction SCC4 (Client Administration).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue. You can search for notes related to language installation or configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Installation: Installing a new language in SAP typically involves using the SAP Software Distribution Center or the SAP Marketplace to download the necessary language packages.
  User Language Settings: Users can often change their language settings during the login process or in their user profile settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on language installation and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.