How To Fix ST387 - The table of valid entries for languages has not been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 387

• Message text: The table of valid entries for languages has not been maintained

What causes this issue?

The table of possible entries for valid languages has not been
maintained.

System Response

Terminology maintenance is not possible.

Procedure for System Administrators

Ask the SAPterm administrator to make the necessary settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST387 - The table of valid entries for languages has not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message ST387 indicates that the table of valid entries for languages has not been maintained. This typically occurs when the system is trying to access or process language-specific data, but the necessary language entries are missing in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Entries: The primary cause of this error is that the language entries in the relevant SAP tables (such as T002) have not been properly maintained or configured.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The system may be trying to access a language that is not defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the language settings were supposed to be transported from another system and the transport did not include the necessary entries, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ST387 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the table name T002 and display it.
  Check if the required language entries are present. The T002 table contains the valid languages for the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language Entries:
  
  If the required language is missing, you can add it using transaction code SE63 (Translation).
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SMLT to manage languages in the system.
  
  
  
  Check System Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO (Customizing).
  Navigate to SAP Reference IMG > General Settings > Set Countries and Languages.
  Ensure that the languages you need are activated and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the language settings were supposed to be transported, check the transport requests to ensure they were successfully imported into the system.
  
  
  
  Restart the Process:
  
  After making the necessary changes, restart the process that triggered the error to see if it resolves the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE63: Translation
  SMLT: Language Management
  SPRO: Customizing
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to language configuration issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on language settings and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ST387 error and ensure that the language entries are properly maintained in your SAP system.