How To Fix S3217 - No node texts were found in the logon language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S3 - Transaction for processing logical databases

• Message number: 217

• Message text: No node texts were found in the logon language

What causes this issue?

at least one node text could not be found in the logon language. The
system has inserted node texts in the master language for these nodes.
If these were not available in the master language, no node text will
appear for those particular nodes.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S3217 - No node texts were found in the logon language ?

  The SAP error message S3217, which states "No node texts were found in the logon language," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary texts for certain nodes in the specified logon language. This can happen for various reasons, including missing language packs, incorrect configuration, or issues with the transport of language data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Language Packs: The required language pack for the logon language may not be installed or activated in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to support the desired logon language.
  Transport Issues: If language data was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing texts.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not have been properly translated or may lack the necessary texts in the specified language.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Install/Activate Language Packs:
  
  Check if the required language pack is installed in your SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code SMLT (Language Transport) and verifying the installed languages.
  If the language pack is missing, you may need to install it using the SAP Software Download Center or through the SAP Marketplace.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the logon language is correctly configured in the user profile. You can check this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) under the "Defaults" tab.
  Verify that the language settings in the system profile are correct.
  
  
  
  Transport Language Data:
  
  If language data was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You can use transaction SE01 or SE09 to review transport requests.
  If there were issues, you may need to re-transport the language data or correct any errors in the transport.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Developments:
  
  If the error is related to custom developments, ensure that all texts are properly translated and available in the required language. You can use transaction SE63 (Translation) to manage translations for custom objects.
  
  
  
  Fallback Language:
  
  If the texts are not available in the specified logon language, SAP may fall back to the default language (usually English). Ensure that the fallback mechanism is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to this error message for any specific fixes or recommendations. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding language support and configuration to ensure that your system is set up correctly.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.