How To Fix /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE012 - Language &1 is not installed in the system. Cannot activate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Language &1 is not installed in the system. Cannot activate

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE012 - Language &1 is not installed in the system. Cannot activate ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE012 Language &1 is not installed in the system. Cannot activate indicates that the system is trying to activate a language that is not installed in your SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to activate a business function, a new application, or when you are working with multi-language support.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Installation: The specified language (represented by &1 in the error message) has not been installed in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues where the system is trying to access a language that is not part of the installed languages.
  Transport Issues: If the language was supposed to be included in a transport request, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Install the Missing Language:
  
  Go to transaction code SMLT (Language Transport).
  Check the list of installed languages and see if the required language is missing.
  If it is missing, you can install it using the language installation process. This typically involves downloading the language package from SAP and installing it in your system.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your user profile and system settings are correctly configured.
  You can check your user profile settings in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the language was supposed to be included in a transport request, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  If not, you may need to re-import the transport request that includes the language.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMLT: Language Transport
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check the SAP Support Portal for any specific notes related to language installation or the error message you are encountering.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on language installation and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and activate the required language in your SAP system.