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Message type: E = Error
Message class: ST - Terminology Database
Message number: 318
Message text: Language not available on server
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ST318
- Language not available on server ?The SAP error message ST318, which states "Language not available on server," typically occurs when a user tries to log into the SAP system using a language that is not installed or configured on the server. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing language packs or incorrect user profile settings.
Cause:
- Missing Language Packs: The required language pack for the specified language is not installed on the SAP application server.
- User Profile Settings: The user profile may be set to a language that is not supported by the server.
- Client Configuration: The client configuration may not include the desired language.
- Transport Issues: If the language was recently added or updated, there may have been issues during the transport process.
Solution:
Install Language Packs:
- Check if the required language pack is installed on the SAP server. You can do this by using transaction code SMLT (Language Transport).
- If the language is not installed, you may need to install it using the appropriate transport request.
Check User Profile:
- Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the user profile settings.
- Ensure that the "Logon Language" field is set to a language that is available on the server.
Client Settings:
- Use transaction SCC4 to check the client settings and ensure that the desired language is included in the client configuration.
Transport Requests:
- If the language was recently added, check the transport logs for any errors that may have occurred during the transport process.
System Administrator:
- If you do not have the necessary permissions to make these changes, contact your SAP system administrator for assistance.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ST318 error and ensure that the desired language is available for users in the SAP system.
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