How To Fix /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE003 - Language &1 is not supported by the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Language &1 is not supported by the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE003 - Language &1 is not supported by the system ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE003 Language &1 is not supported by the system indicates that the system is attempting to use a language that is not installed or supported in the current SAP environment. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a user tries to log in with a language that has not been configured in the system or when a specific application or module is trying to access resources in an unsupported language.
  Cause:
  
  Language Not Installed: The specified language (represented by &1 in the error message) is not installed in the SAP system.
  Incorrect User Profile: The user profile may be set to a language that is not supported.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the language from being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the language was recently added via a transport request, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Install the Language:
  
  If the language is not installed, you can install it using transaction code SMLT (Language Transport). You will need to have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Follow the prompts to add the desired language to the system.
  
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Verify the user profile settings to ensure that the language is set to a supported one. You can check this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Change the language to a supported one if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Check the system configuration to ensure that the language settings are correctly defined. This can be done in transaction SPRO (Customizing).
  Navigate to the relevant sections to verify language settings.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the language was recently added, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported. You can check this in transaction SE09 or SE10 (Transport Organizer).
  If there are issues with the transport, you may need to re-import it.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP (e.g., EN for English, DE for German, etc.) to ensure you are using the correct identifiers.
  User Language Settings: Users can set their preferred language in their user profile, which can be accessed through the SAP GUI.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more detailed instructions on language installation and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.