How To Fix S_UNIFIED_CON_API168 - Workbench Error: Language denied for customizing &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_UNIFIED_CON_API - Messages for API for Unified Connectivity

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Workbench Error: Language denied for customizing &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON_API168 - Workbench Error: Language denied for customizing &1 ?

  The SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON_API168 with the description "Workbench Error: Language denied for customizing &1" typically occurs when a user attempts to access or customize objects in a language that they do not have authorization for. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify customizations in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations for the specific language in which they are trying to perform the customization.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile may not include the language being used for the customization.
  Transport Requests: If the customization is part of a transport request, the language settings for that transport may not allow the specified language.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the language in question. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorization objects, particularly those related to language access (e.g., S_USER_AUTH).
  
  
  
  Adjust Language Settings:
  
  Check the language settings in the user profile. You can do this in transaction SU01 by selecting the user and reviewing the "Defaults" tab to see the languages assigned.
  If necessary, add the required language to the user profile.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the error occurs during a transport request, ensure that the transport is configured to allow the necessary languages. You can check this in transaction SE09 or SE10 (Transport Organizer).
  Make sure that the transport request is not restricted to specific languages that do not include the one you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator. They can help check system-wide settings and configurations that may be affecting language access.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects that control language access, such as S_USER_AUTH.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and gain the necessary access to perform customizations in the desired language.