How To Fix SF418 - No full list found; change the language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 418

• Message text: No full list found; change the language

What causes this issue?

There is no full list of Release Notes in the language you have
selected.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select menu options <LS>Settings</> -> <LS>Language...</> and choose a
different language. Then call the function again.
There is usually a full list of Release Notes in German and English.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF418 - No full list found; change the language ?

  The SAP error message SF418 ("No full list found; change the language") typically occurs in the context of SAP SuccessFactors or other SAP applications when the system is unable to retrieve a complete list of items (such as users, roles, or other entities) due to a language setting issue. This can happen if the data is not available in the selected language or if there is a mismatch between the language settings in the user profile and the data available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Language Mismatch: The user’s language settings do not match the language in which the data is available.
  Missing Translations: The data may not have been translated into the selected language, leading to incomplete lists.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the retrieval of data in the desired language.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change Language Settings:
  
  Go to your user profile settings in SAP.
  Change the language to one that is supported and for which data is available.
  Log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Check Data Availability:
  
  Verify if the data you are trying to access is available in the selected language. If not, switch to a language that has the required data.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If you have administrative access, check the system configuration to ensure that all necessary translations are available and that the system is set up to handle multiple languages correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SuccessFactors support for further assistance. They may need to investigate the backend configuration or data availability.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Profile Settings: Users can typically change their language settings in their profile under "Personal Information" or "Preferences."
  Language Packs: Ensure that the necessary language packs are installed and configured in the SAP system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on language settings and data availability in your specific SAP module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SF418 error and access the full list of items in your desired language.