How To Fix SH006 - No language specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SH - SAPhelp messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No language specified

What causes this issue?

No valid language was specified.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Please enter a valid language.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SH006 - No language specified ?

  The SAP error message SH006 "No language specified" typically occurs when the system is unable to determine the language for a user session or when a language parameter is not set correctly. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when accessing certain transactions, reports, or when using specific functionalities that require language settings.
  Cause:
  
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not have a default language set.
  Session Parameters: The language parameter may not be passed correctly in the session or URL.
  System Configuration: The SAP system may not have the required language installed or configured.
  Transport Requests: If you are working with transport requests, the language might not be specified in the transport settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter your user ID and click on "Display".
  Check the "Defaults" tab to ensure that a default language is set (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
  
  
  
  Set Language in Session:
  
  If you are accessing SAP through a web interface, ensure that the language parameter is included in the URL (e.g., ?lang=EN).
  If using a GUI, you can specify the language at the login screen.
  
  
  
  Install Language:
  
  If the required language is not installed, you may need to install it through the SAP system configuration. This typically requires administrative access.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the error occurs during transport, ensure that the transport request has the correct language settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue. You can search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to SH006.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  SU3 - Maintain User Profile
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for documentation on user profiles and language settings.
  SAP Community: You can also check forums and community discussions for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SH006 error and ensure that the language settings are correctly configured in your SAP environment.