How To Fix SKWF_SDOKERRS105 - Language definition error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKWF_SDOKERRS - KPRO Kernel Messages

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Language definition error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SKWF_SDOKERRS105 - Language definition error ?

  The SAP error message SKWF_SDOKERRS105, which indicates a "Language definition error," typically arises in the context of SAP's Document Management System (DMS) or when dealing with language-dependent data. This error can occur for various reasons, including missing language definitions or inconsistencies in language settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Language Definitions: The language you are trying to use may not be defined in the system.
  Inconsistent Language Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the language settings for the user or the document.
  Transport Issues: If language-specific objects were not transported correctly between systems (e.g., from development to production), it could lead to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that do not handle language settings properly, it may trigger this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 and check the user profile to ensure that the correct logon language is set.
  Verify that the language is supported in the system by checking the transaction SMLT (Language Transport).
  
  
  
  Maintain Language Definitions:
  
  Use transaction SE63 to maintain language translations and ensure that the necessary language definitions are present.
  If the language is missing, you may need to install the language package or add the necessary translations.
  
  
  
  Transport Language-Specific Objects:
  
  If the error is due to missing objects in a transport, ensure that all language-specific objects are included in the transport request and properly imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  Review any custom code or enhancements that may be related to language handling. Ensure that they are correctly implemented to handle different languages.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for additional details that may provide more context about the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on language handling and DMS.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it is impacting business operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SKWF_SDOKERRS105 error effectively.