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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 420

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

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST420 - The local language environment for language & is not available ?

  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 it using the transaction code SMLT or by using the appropriate transport request.
  
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
  Go to the user profile settings (transaction code SU01) and ensure that the user’s logon language is set to a language that is available in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Configuration:
  
  Check the system settings to ensure that the language is properly configured. You can do this by navigating to SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) and checking the settings under SAP NetWeaver > General Settings > Language Settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Language Files:
  
  If the language was recently added, ensure that the transport request containing the language files was successfully imported into the system.
  
  
  
  Check for System Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as sometimes language files may be included in these updates.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMLT: Language Transport
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ST420 error and ensure that the necessary language environment is available in your SAP system.