How To Fix SKTY213 - Invalid code page for language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKTY - Übersetzung: Kurztexte

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Invalid code page for language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SKTY213 - Invalid code page for language &1 ?

  The SAP error message SKTY213 "Invalid code page for language &1" typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the language settings and the code page configuration in the SAP system. This can happen during various operations, such as data import/export, or when trying to display or process data in a specific language.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Language Configuration: The language specified in the user profile or in the system settings does not have a corresponding valid code page.
  Missing Code Page: The code page required for the specified language is not installed or configured in the SAP system.
  Database Issues: The database may not support the character set required for the specified language.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects between systems, the target system may not have the same language or code page settings as the source system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in the user profile. You can do this by navigating to the user settings in the SAP GUI.
  Ensure that the language specified is supported by the system.
  
  
  
  Check Code Page Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SCC4 to check the client settings and ensure that the code page for the specified language is correctly configured.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the correct code pages are installed and configured.
  
  
  
  Install Missing Code Pages:
  
  If the required code page is missing, it may need to be installed. This typically requires administrative access and may involve changes to the system configuration.
  
  
  
  Database Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the database is configured to support the character set for the specified language. This may involve checking the database settings or character set configurations.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs during a transport, ensure that the target system has the same language and code page settings as the source system.
  
  
  
  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 that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on language and code page 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 persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it involves system configuration changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the SKTY213 error in your SAP system.