How To Fix SKTZ214 - Install language &1 first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKTZ - Übersetzung: Arbeitsvorrat

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Install language &1 first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SKTZ214 - Install language &1 first ?

  The SAP error message SKTZ214: Install language &1 first typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action in a language that has not been installed in the SAP system. This can happen when you attempt to access a transaction or a function that requires a specific language version that is not available.
  Cause:
  
  Language Not Installed: The specified language (denoted by &1 in the error message) has not been installed in the SAP system.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may be set to a language that is not available in the system.
  Missing Language Packs: The necessary language packs for the desired language have not been added to the SAP installation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Install the Required Language:
  
  You need to install the language pack for the specified language. This can typically be done through the SAP Software Download Center or by using the SAP installation media.
  Use transaction code SMLT to manage language installations. Here, you can add the required language.
  
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the user profile settings. Ensure that the default language is set to a language that is installed in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Installed Languages:
  
  You can check which languages are currently installed in your SAP system by using transaction SMLT. This will show you the list of installed languages and their statuses.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  If you encounter issues during the installation or if the problem persists, consult relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal for additional guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMLT: Language Transport Management
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SMLT: To check installed languages
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed instructions on language installation and management.
  SAP Community: You can also check the SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error message, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SKTZ214 error and successfully install the required language in your SAP system.