How To Fix /SCMUI/UIAPOMD609 - Unknown language: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMUI/UIAPOMD -

• Message number: 609

• Message text: Unknown language: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMUI/UIAPOMD609 - Unknown language: &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMUI/UIAPOMD609 Unknown language: &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to recognize or process the specified language code (represented by &1). This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a user tries to access a user interface or report in a language that is not supported or not installed in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Language Code: The language code provided does not match any of the languages configured in the SAP system.
  Missing Language Installation: The language may not be installed in the SAP system. For example, if a user tries to access the system in a language that has not been added to the system, this error can occur.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may be set to a language that is not available in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the language settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SMLT (Language Transport) to check the installed languages in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the language you are trying to use is listed and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Install Missing Language:
  
  If the required language is not installed, you may need to install it. This typically involves using the SAP installation media or transport requests to add the language.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user settings by going to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and verify the language setting for the user profile. Change it to a supported language if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Language in the URL:
  
  If you are accessing a web-based application, ensure that the URL does not contain an incorrect language parameter.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the standard language codes used in SAP (e.g., EN for English, DE for German, FR for French).
  User Interface Language: Understand how the user interface language is determined in SAP and how it can be changed.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on language settings and user profile management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMUI/UIAPOMD609 Unknown language: &1.