How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC1661 - You created a language but no text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC1 -

• Message number: 661

• Message text: You created a language but no text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1661 - You created a language but no text ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1661 indicates that a language has been created in the system, but there is no corresponding text or translation available for that language. This typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that require multilingual support, such as SAP Business Suite or SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  
  Language Creation: A new language has been added to the system, but the necessary texts (translations) for that language have not been provided.
  Missing Translations: The system expects certain texts to be available in the newly created language, but they are absent.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the language settings or the translation process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE63 (Translation: Initial Screen).
  Verify if the language you created is listed and check its status.
  
  
  
  Provide Translations:
  
  If you have the necessary texts, you can enter translations for the newly created language using transaction SE63.
  You may need to translate texts for various objects, such as texts for reports, screens, or other UI elements.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Texts:
  
  If applicable, you can copy standard texts from another language that has the required translations and adapt them for the new language.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  Ensure that any transport requests related to language creation and text translations have been properly released and imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on language management and translation processes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or custom developments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE63: Translation tool for managing translations in SAP.
  SMLT: Language Transport Management.
  SE11: Data Dictionary, where you can check for text tables related to the language.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Best Practices: When creating a new language, it is advisable to plan for the necessary translations to avoid encountering this error in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1661 and ensure that the newly created language has the required texts available in the system.