How To Fix SF898 - EPS graphic & language & is new

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 898

• Message text: EPS graphic & language & is new

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF898 - EPS graphic & language & is new ?

  The SAP error message SF898 typically relates to issues with the EPS (Enterprise Portal Services) graphic and language settings in the SAP system. This error can occur when there are inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the graphical user interface (GUI) settings or language settings for the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or system configuration may not be set correctly.
  EPS Graphic Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the EPS graphic configuration, such as missing files or incorrect paths.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not have the correct settings for language or graphic display.
  System Updates or Changes: Recent updates or changes to the SAP system may have affected the EPS settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
  Go to the user profile settings in SAP and ensure that the language is set correctly.
  You can do this by navigating to SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the user’s default language.
  
  
  
  Verify EPS Configuration:
  
  Check the EPS configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary graphics files are present and correctly configured.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis team to verify the EPS settings.
  
  
  
  Check Language Availability:
  
  Ensure that the required language is installed and available in the SAP system. You can check this in the system settings or by consulting with your SAP Basis administrator.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue. Use transaction codes like SM21 (System Log) or ST22 (Dump Analysis) to check for related errors.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure EPS Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reconfiguring the EPS settings or reinstalling any missing components related to EPS graphics.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on EPS configuration and language settings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SF898 error message in your SAP system.