How To Fix SF172 - Invalid language for SAPscript object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Invalid language for SAPscript object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF172 - Invalid language for SAPscript object ?

  The SAP error message SF172: Invalid language for SAPscript object typically occurs when there is an issue with the language settings for SAPscript forms or texts. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to print or display a form that is not available in the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Version: The SAPscript form or text you are trying to access does not have a version in the specified language.
  Incorrect Language Code: The language code used in the SAPscript object may be incorrect or not supported.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may be set to a language that does not have the corresponding SAPscript object available.
  Transport Issues: If the SAPscript object was transported from one system to another, the language version may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Availability:
  
  Go to the SAPscript form using transaction SE71 (for forms) or SE78 (for SAPscript texts).
  Verify if the form or text exists in the required language. If not, you may need to create or copy it from another language version.
  
  
  
  Create or Copy Language Version:
  
  If the form is missing in the required language, you can create a new version or copy an existing one using transaction SE71.
  Use the "Copy" function to create a new version in the desired language.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Profile:
  
  Check the user profile settings to ensure that the language is set correctly. You can do this in transaction SU01 by checking the user’s default settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that the transport included all necessary language versions. You may need to re-transport the objects with the correct language settings.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings in the System:
  
  Ensure that the language is correctly configured in the system settings. You can check this in transaction SMLT (Language Transport) to see if the language is installed and active.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAPscript: A SAP tool used for designing and printing forms.
  Language Codes: Ensure you are using the correct ISO language codes (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE71: SAPscript form maintenance.
  SE78: SAPscript text maintenance.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  SMLT: Language transport management.
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.