How To Fix /SAPCE/IUTR_MESS015 - Language code &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/IUTR_MESS -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Language code &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/IUTR_MESS015 - Language code &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/IUTR_MESS015 Language code &1 does not exist typically indicates that the specified language code in the system is not recognized or does not exist in the SAP system's configuration. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access a transaction, report, or data that requires a specific language setting.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Language Code: The language code provided (represented by &1 in the error message) is not valid or is not configured in the SAP system.
  Missing Language Installation: The language may not be installed in the SAP system. SAP systems can support multiple languages, but each language must be installed and configured.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may be set to a language that is not available in the system.
  Transport Issues: If language-specific objects were transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the language not to be recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SMLT (Language Transport) to check if the language is installed.
  If the language is not listed, you may need to install it using the appropriate language installation process.
  
  
  
  Verify User Profile:
  
  Check the user settings in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure that the language code set for the user is valid and corresponds to an installed language.
  
  
  
  Install Missing Language:
  
  If the language is not installed, you can install it using transaction SMLT or by following the SAP installation guide for languages.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors related to language objects. You may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Codes: Common language codes include EN for English, DE for German, FR for French, etc. Ensure that the code you are using is correct.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on language settings and configurations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to contact your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.