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How To Fix ST420 - The local language environment for language & is not available


ST420 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ST - Terminology Database

  • Message number: 420

  • Message text: The local language environment for language & is not available

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  • What causes this issue?

    The local language environment for language <(>&<)>1 is not available.

    System Response

    The R/3 System could not create an index entry in uppercase characters.
    The SAPterm tool may not be able to find the corresponding entry later
    if this is the case.

    How to fix this error?

    Save your entry again after the missing language environment has been
    installed.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    Ask the system administrator to create the local environment for
    language <(>&<)>1.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


ST420 - Details

  • The SAP error message ST420 indicates that the local language environment for a specified language is not available. This typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary language files or settings for the specified language in the SAP system.
    
    Cause: Missing Language Files: The required language files for the specified language are not installed on the SAP system. Incorrect Language Configuration: The language may not be properly configured in the system settings. User Profile Settings: The user profile may be set to a language that is not supported or installed in the system. Transport Issues: If the language was recently added or transported, there may have been issues during the transport process.
    Solution: Install Language Packages: Check if the required language is installed in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code SMLT (Language Transport) and verifying the installed languages. If the language is not installed, you may need to install

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