How To Fix /SMB/CM_API_COMMON260 - The language &1 has the status N, entries having it will be ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CM_API_COMMON -

• Message number: 260

• Message text: The language &1 has the status N, entries having it will be ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CM_API_COMMON260 - The language &1 has the status N, entries having it will be ignored ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CM_API_COMMON260 indicates that there is an issue with the language settings in your SAP system. Specifically, the message states that the language specified (denoted by &1) has a status of "N" (not active), and therefore, any entries associated with that language will be ignored.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Language: The language specified in the error message is not active in the SAP system. This could happen if the language was not installed properly or has been deactivated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the language from being recognized as active.
  Data Entry: The data being processed may contain references to a language that is not supported or active in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Language:
  
  Go to transaction code SMLT (Language Transport) in SAP.
  Check if the language in question is listed and its status. If it is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  If the language is not installed, you may need to install it using the appropriate transport requests.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Use transaction code SE63 (Translation) to check the language settings and ensure that the language is properly configured.
  Verify that the language is included in the system settings and is marked as active.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entries:
  
  If the error occurs during data entry or processing, review the entries to ensure that they do not reference an inactive language.
  Correct any entries that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to language management for additional guidance on handling language-related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Management in SAP: Understanding how languages are managed in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future. Familiarize yourself with the language installation and activation processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the language settings in your SAP system are correctly configured.