How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS304 - Language switch to &1 is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Language switch to &1 is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS304 - Language switch to &1 is not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS304 Language switch to &1 is not possible typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an attempt to switch the user interface language to a language that is not supported or not properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Language Not Installed: The target language (represented by &1 in the error message) may not be installed in the SAP system.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not have the necessary settings to support the desired language.
  Missing Language Packs: Language packs for the desired language may not be installed or activated in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to switch to the desired language.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Installed Languages:
  
  Go to transaction SMLT to check the installed languages in your SAP system. Ensure that the desired language is listed there.
  If the language is not installed, you may need to install it using the appropriate language installation procedures.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user settings in transaction SU01. Ensure that the user profile allows for the desired language.
  You can also check the default language setting in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Install Language Packs:
  
  If the language is not installed, you may need to install the language pack. This typically requires administrative access and may involve downloading the language pack from SAP and installing it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to switch languages. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator, check the system configuration to ensure that the language settings are correctly configured in the system parameters.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on language settings and user profile management.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully switch to the desired language in SAP EWM.