How To Fix TL401 - Code page cannot be determined for language &

TL401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Code page cannot be determined for language &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL401 - Code page cannot be determined for language & ?

  The SAP error message TL401, which states "Code page cannot be determined for language &," typically occurs when the system is unable to identify the appropriate code page for a specified language. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing language settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Language Configuration: The language specified in the user settings or in the system is not properly configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Code Page Assignment: The code page for the specified language may not be assigned correctly in the system settings.
  Transport Issues: If the language was recently added or transported, there may be issues with the transport that did not include the necessary code page information.
  Database Issues: The database may not support the character set required for the specified language.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SMLT (Language Transport) and ensure that the language is correctly installed and configured in the system.
  Verify that the language is included in