How To Fix SM02017 - Unable to obtain list of languages

SM02017 - Overview

• 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