How To Fix SM02017 - Unable to obtain list of languages

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SM02 - Texts for System Messages and Function Group SM02

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Unable to obtain list of languages

What causes this issue?

Table T002T contains all possible languages. Your selection in this
table did not work.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SM02017 - Unable to obtain list of languages ?

  The SAP error message SM02017, "Unable to obtain list of languages," typically indicates an issue with the SAP system's ability to retrieve or display the list of available languages. This can occur due to various reasons, including configuration issues, system settings, or database problems. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Language Files: The required language files may not be installed or may be corrupted.
  Database Issues: There could be problems with the database that prevent the retrieval of language data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access language settings.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If language transports were not properly imported, it could lead to missing language data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Language Installation:
  
  Ensure that the required languages are installed in the SAP system. You can check this in transaction code SMLT (Language Transport).
  If a language is missing, you may need to install it using the appropriate transport.
  
  
  
  Verify Database Connection:
  
  Check the database connection and ensure that the database is running properly. You can use transaction code DB02 to monitor database performance and issues.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access language settings. You can check this in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Check the system configuration settings related to languages. This can be done in transaction code SPRO under the relevant configuration paths.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If language transports were recently imported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues with the language data.
  
  
  
  Restart the SAP System:
  
  In some cases, a simple restart of the SAP system can resolve temporary issues related to language retrieval.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMLT: Language Transport
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  DB02: Database Performance Monitoring
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration and version.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for language management and troubleshooting to gain a deeper understanding of how languages are handled in SAP systems.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SM02017 error in your SAP system.