How To Fix UMG285 - The last active language cannot be deleted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMG - Message Class for the Unicode Migration Tool.

• Message number: 285

• Message text: The last active language cannot be deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMG285 - The last active language cannot be deleted. ?

  The SAP error message UMG285, "The last active language cannot be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a language from the system that is currently set as the active language for users or for the system itself. In SAP, each user can have a specific language set for their user interface, and the system requires at least one active language to function properly.
  Cause:
  
  Active Language: The language you are trying to delete is currently set as the active language for users or for the system.
  User Settings: There may be users who have their default language set to the language you are attempting to delete.
  System Configuration: The language is part of the system configuration and is necessary for certain functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Change Active Language:
  
  Before deleting the language, you need to set another language as the active language. This can be done in the user settings or system settings.
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and change the default language for users who are set to the language you want to delete.
  
  
  
  Check User Settings:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if any users are still using the language you want to delete. Change their default language to another active language.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  If the language is set as the default for the system, you may need to change the system settings. This can typically be done in transaction SMLT (Language Management) or SPRO (Customizing) under the relevant sections.
  
  
  
  Delete Language:
  
  Once you have ensured that no users are using the language and it is not set as the active language, you can proceed to delete the language using transaction SMLT.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SMLT: Language Management
  SPRO: Customizing
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on language management and user settings.
  User Roles: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to change user settings and delete languages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UMG285 error and successfully delete the language from your SAP system.