How To Fix TL404 - Language & cannot be exported; not installed or translated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Language & cannot be exported; not installed or translated

What causes this issue?

You have selected a language for the export which is not classified in
the current system, either as a language to be translated or a language
to be installed.
This language cannot be selected for the export.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the language classification.
Transaction SMLT is used to carry out the classification of the
languages to be imported.
To configfure the translation environment, branch to transaction SE63.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL404 - Language & cannot be exported; not installed or translated ?

  The SAP error message TL404 indicates that a specific language is not installed or translated in the system, which prevents the export of certain data or objects in that language. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform operations that require language support that is not available in your SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Language Not Installed: The language you are trying to use is not installed in the SAP system.
  Language Not Translated: The language is installed, but the specific texts or objects you are trying to export have not been translated into that language.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the language settings of the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Install the Language:
  
  If the language is not installed, you can install it using the transaction code SMLT (Language Transport).
  Follow the prompts to add the required language to your system.
  
  
  
  Check Language Translations:
  
  If the language is installed but not translated, you may need to check the translation status of the specific objects or texts.
  Use transaction SE63 (Translation) to manage translations and ensure that the necessary texts are translated into the required language.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Settings:
  
  Check the language settings in your user profile and ensure that the correct language is set as the default.
  You can do this by going to SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the user parameters.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on language installation and translation.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  SMLT: Language Transport
  SE63: Translation
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in SAP (e.g., EN for English, DE for German, etc.) to ensure you are working with the correct identifiers.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on language installation and translation processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TL404 error and successfully export the required data or objects in the desired language.