How To Fix SOTR_MESS246 - Language & is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOTR_MESS - Messages in and for the Online Text Repository

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Language & is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOTR_MESS246 - Language & is not supported ?

  The SAP error message SOTR_MESS246 indicates that the specified language is not supported in the system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a function or transaction in a language that has not been installed or configured in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Language Not Installed: The language you are trying to use 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.
  Missing Language Packs: The necessary language packs for the desired language may not be available in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Installed Languages:
  
  Go to transaction code SMLT (Language Transport) to check which languages are installed in your SAP system.
  If the desired language is not listed, you will need to install it.
  
  
  
  Install Language:
  
  If the language is not installed, you can install it using transaction code SMLT. You may need the appropriate authorization to perform this action.
  Follow the prompts to add the required language.
  
  
  
  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 any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings to ensure that the default language is set to a supported language.
  You can do this by going to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the user’s default language.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support for specific instructions on installing languages or troubleshooting language-related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMLT: Language Transport
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Language Packs: Ensure that your system has the necessary language packs installed for the languages you wish to support.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SOTR_MESS246 error and ensure that the desired language is supported in your SAP system.