How To Fix W3_API200 - Language resource-------------------------------------------------------

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W3_API - WAB: API Messages

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Language resource-------------------------------------------------------

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W3_API200 - Language resource------------------------------------------------------- ?

  The SAP error message W3_API200 Language resource typically relates to missing or incorrect language resource files required by the SAP Web Application Server (SAP Web AS) or Internet Communication Framework (ICF) services.
  
  Cause
  
  The error W3_API200 Language resource usually indicates that the system cannot find the required language resource file for a particular language or service.
  This can happen if:
  
  The language pack is not installed or incomplete.
  The language resource files for the Web AS or ICF services are missing or corrupted.
  The system is trying to access a language that is not supported or not properly configured.
  There is a mismatch between the language settings in the user profile and the available language resources on the server.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Installed Languages:
  
  Verify that the required language is installed in the SAP system.
  Use transaction SMLT to check installed languages.
  If the language is missing, install the required language pack.
  
  
  
  Check Language Resource Files:
  
  Ensure that the language resource files for the Web AS or ICF services are present.
  These files are usually located in the kernel or system directories.
  If missing or corrupted, reinstall or patch the kernel or relevant components.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Language Settings:
  
  Check the user’s logon language and default language settings.
  Use transaction SU01 to verify and adjust the user’s default logon language.
  Try logging in with a supported language.
  
  
  
  Check ICF Services:
  
  Use transaction SICF to check the status of the relevant ICF services.
  Activate or adjust the services if necessary.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to W3_API200 or language resource issues.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  After making changes, restart the SAP Web AS or ICM services to ensure changes take effect.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMLT – Language Management
  SU01 – User Maintenance
  SICF – Maintain ICF Services
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to language resource errors or W3_API200.
  
  
  
  Kernel and Patch Level:
  
  Ensure the SAP kernel is up to date, as missing language resources can sometimes be fixed by kernel patches.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal documentation on language management and ICF services.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing system logs and details about the language settings and system configuration.