How To Fix TL140 - Language import for IS selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Language import for IS selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL140 - Language import for IS selected ?

  The SAP error message TL140, which states "Language import for IS selected," typically occurs when there is an issue related to language settings in the SAP system, particularly when importing language-specific data for Industry Solutions (IS).
  Cause:
  
  Language Settings: The error often arises when the system is trying to import language data for a specific Industry Solution (IS) that has not been properly configured or is missing.
  Missing Language Packages: The required language packages for the specific IS may not be installed or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings in the language import configuration or in the transport requests related to language imports.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Installation:
  
  Go to transaction code SMLT (Language Transport) and check if the required language is installed in the system.
  If the language is not installed, you may need to install it using the appropriate language transport.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Packages:
  
  Ensure that the necessary language packages for the specific Industry Solution are available and correctly installed.
  You can check this in the SAP Support Portal or through the SAP Marketplace.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  Check the transport requests related to language imports to ensure they are correctly configured and have been imported successfully.
  If there are issues with the transport requests, you may need to re-import them or correct any errors.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the system configuration settings related to languages and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  You can check the settings in transaction code SPRO under the relevant configuration for languages.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes related to TL140 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SMLT (Language Transport), SPRO (SAP Reference IMG), and SE09/SE10 (Transport Organizer) for managing language settings and transports.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to language management and Industry Solutions for more detailed guidance.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for discussions related to TL140, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the TL140 error in your SAP system.