How To Fix /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE048 - User &1: Log-On language not 'english' -> Activation not started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: User &1: Log-On language not 'english' -> Activation not started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE048 - User &1: Log-On language not 'english' -> Activation not started ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE048 User &1: Log-On language not 'english' -> Activation not started indicates that a specific user (denoted by &1) is attempting to perform an action that requires the log-on language to be set to English. This is often related to certain functionalities or processes in SAP Business One or other SAP systems that are sensitive to the language settings.
  Cause:
  
  Log-On Language Setting: The user is logged into the SAP system with a language setting that is not English. This can happen if the user has selected a different language during the log-on process.
  System Configuration: Some processes or functionalities in SAP may be configured to only work with English as the log-on language, possibly due to language-specific coding or data handling.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, the user needs to change their log-on language to English. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  Log Off: The user should log off from the SAP system.
  Log On Again: When logging back in, the user should select 'English' as the log-on language. This is usually done on the initial log-on screen where the user can choose the language from a dropdown menu.
  Retry the Action: After logging in with the correct language setting, the user can attempt to perform the action again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Profiles: If the user frequently needs to switch languages, it may be beneficial to check their user profile settings to ensure that the default language is set to English.
  System Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for any specific requirements related to language settings for the processes being used.
  Support: If the issue persists even after changing the log-on language, it may be necessary to contact SAP support or consult with a system administrator to investigate further.
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  Multi-Language Environments: In environments where multiple languages are used, it is important to ensure that all users are aware of the language requirements for specific processes.
  Training: Providing training or documentation for users on how to change their log-on language can help prevent this issue from occurring in the future.
  
  By following these steps, the user should be able to resolve the error and proceed with their tasks in the SAP system.