How To Fix /SMB/UTILITY001 - SAP language &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/UTILITY -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: SAP language &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY001 - SAP language &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY001 SAP language &1 does not exist typically indicates that the specified language (represented by &1) is not available in the SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access a transaction or report that requires a specific language setting that has not been installed or configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Language Not Installed: The specified language has not been installed in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Language Code: The language code provided may be incorrect or misspelled.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may be set to a language that is not supported by the system.
  Transport Issues: If the language was recently added or transported, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Installed Languages:
  
  Go to transaction SMLT (Language Transport) to check which languages are installed in your SAP system.
  If the required language is not listed, you will need to install it.
  
  
  
  Install Missing Language:
  
  If the language is not installed, you can install it using transaction SMLT or by using the language installation tools provided by SAP. This typically involves downloading the language package and following the installation steps.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Code:
  
  Ensure that the language code you are using is correct. Common language codes include:
  
  EN for English
  DE for German
  FR for French
  
  
  Check for typos or incorrect codes.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user settings in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure that the user’s default language is set to a language that is installed in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the language was recently added, check the transport logs for any errors that may have occurred during the transport process. You may need to re-transport the language or resolve any issues indicated in the logs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Language Installation: Refer to the SAP documentation on how to install additional languages in your SAP system.
  User Language Settings: Familiarize yourself with user profile settings and how to change the default language for users.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the required language is available in your SAP system.