/SMB/TRANSP_INFRA251 - Language &1 (&2) is currently used and not available anymore

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Language &1 (&2) is currently used and not available anymore

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA251 - Language &1 (&2) is currently used and not available anymore ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA251 indicates that a specific language (denoted by &1) is currently in use but is no longer available for certain operations, such as transport or system configuration. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a language is removed from the system or when there are inconsistencies in language settings.
  Cause:
  
  Language Deletion: The language in question may have been deleted from the system, but there are still objects or configurations that reference it.
  Transport Issues: The language might be part of a transport request that is not properly configured or has been removed from the transport directory.
  System Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the system configuration regarding the languages that are active or available.
  User Settings: A user might have a default language set that is no longer available in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Availability:
  
  Go to transaction SMLT (Language Transport) and check if the language is still available in the system.
  If the language is not available, you may need to restore it or adjust your configurations.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Settings:
  
  If the error is related to a specific user, check the user profile settings in transaction SU01 and ensure that the default language is set to an available language.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  Check any transport requests that may be referencing the unavailable language. You can use transaction SE01 to review transport requests and their contents.
  If necessary, adjust the transport requests to remove references to the unavailable language.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SMLT to ensure that the language settings in the system are consistent and that all required languages are properly configured.
  If the language was recently removed, consider restoring it if it is still needed for certain functionalities.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMLT: Language Transport
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SE01: Transport Organizer
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for relevant SAP Notes that may provide fixes or workarounds for specific issues related to language handling in SAP systems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA251 and restore proper functionality regarding language settings in your SAP system.