How To Fix /SMB/BCAPI016 - BC-API language error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BCAPI -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: BC-API language error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/BCAPI016 - BC-API language error ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/BCAPI016 is related to a language error in the Business Connector API (BC-API). This error typically occurs when there is a mismatch or an issue with the language settings in the SAP system or when the required language files are not available.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Files: The required language files for the specified language are not installed or are missing in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The user profile or the system settings may have an incorrect language configuration.
  Incompatibility: There may be an incompatibility between the language settings in the SAP system and the application or interface trying to access it.
  Transport Issues: If language packs were recently transported, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Installation:
  
  Go to transaction SMLT in SAP and check if the required language is installed.
  If not, install the necessary language pack.
  
  
  
  Verify User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings to ensure that the correct language is set. You can do this in transaction SU01 by checking the user’s default settings.
  
  
  
  Review System Settings:
  
  Ensure that the system settings for languages are correctly configured. This can be checked in transaction SPRO under the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Translations:
  
  If the error occurs for specific texts, check if the translations exist in the system. You can use transaction SE63 to manage translations.
  
  
  
  Transport Language Packs:
  
  If language packs were recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart may help resolve temporary issues related to language settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on language settings and configurations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the /SMB/BCAPI016 language error in your SAP system.