How To Fix ST388 - The table of valid entries for original languages has not been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 388

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

What causes this issue?

The table of possible entries for valid original 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 ST388 - The table of valid entries for original languages has not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message ST388 indicates that the system is unable to find valid entries for original languages in the relevant table. This typically occurs when the system is trying to process language-dependent data, but the necessary configuration for original languages has not been set up correctly.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The table that holds valid entries for original languages (usually T002 or similar) has not been maintained or does not contain the necessary entries.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or in the transaction being executed may not match the entries in the table.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport that included language settings, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ST388 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the table T002 (or the relevant table for original languages).
  Ensure that the required languages are listed in the table. If not, you may need to add the necessary entries.
  
  
  
  Maintain Valid Entries:
  
  If you find that the table is missing entries, you can maintain it by using transaction SE11:
  
  Enter the table name (e.g., T002).
  Click on "Display" and then "Change" to add the missing language entries.
  Make sure to include the original language codes that are relevant to your business processes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user profile settings are correct. You can check this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) by reviewing the user’s default language settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If needed, re-import the transport or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to language settings and configuration for your specific version of SAP, as there may be additional steps or considerations based on your system setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11 - Data Dictionary
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  ST22 - Dump Analysis (to check for any related dumps)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to language settings and the ST388 error.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with details of the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ST388 error and ensure that the original language settings are correctly maintained in your SAP system.