How To Fix STRALAN_MSAG166 - Package & for language & does not exist in system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STRALAN_MSAG - Language Transport Messages

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Package & for language & does not exist in system

What causes this issue?

The phase LANG_REQ determines all languages currently installed and all
components in the target release, and their relationships.
The phase discovered that the package &V1& needs to be installed to
update the language &V2& of one or more components. The package was
unpacked and its requests were flagged for import.

System Response

The upgrade checks all flagged packages when preparing the language
imports.
Import entries are created for the imported packages, which create
appropriate status entries in SMLT.
If requests missing from the system indicate that flagged packages were
not imported, this message appears.

How to fix this error?

If you need these packages, use Transaction SMLT to import them.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STRALAN_MSAG166 - Package & for language & does not exist in system ?

  The SAP error message "STRALAN_MSAG166 Package & for language & does not exist in system" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific package or language-related resource that is required for processing. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a specific application or module that relies on language-specific data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Language Package: The specified language package is not installed in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be incorrectly configured to look for a language package that does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the package was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the language package.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Install the Language Package:
  
  Check if the required language package is installed. 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 Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the system configuration is correct and that it is set to use the appropriate language settings. You can check this in the user profile settings or system settings.
  
  
  
  Transport the Package:
  
  If the package was supposed to be transported from another system, ensure that the transport request was completed successfully. You can check the transport logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the language package. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SMLT, SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Module) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to language settings and package management for additional insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message STRALAN_MSAG166.