Error
Error Code:
5186
SAP S/4HANA Error 5186: Empty Language Set for Identification
Description
This error indicates that a text processing or language identification function within SAP S/4HANA was invoked with an empty or invalid set of candidate languages. It occurs when the system attempts to determine the language of a text but has no reference languages to compare against, preventing the operation from completing successfully.
Error Message
ERR_TEXT_COMMON_EMPTY_LANGUAGE_SET_FOR_LANGUAGE_IDENTIFICATION
Known Causes
4 known causesIncorrect Configuration
A system or application configuration setting related to language processing is missing or specifies an empty list of languages for identification.
Missing API Parameters
An internal SAP S/4HANA API call or custom extension invoked for language identification did not supply the required set of candidate languages.
Corrupted Language Data
The underlying language master data or relevant configuration entries within SAP S/4HANA are corrupted, incomplete, or not correctly loaded.
Invalid User Language Settings
While less common, certain user-specific language preferences or settings might indirectly lead to an empty candidate language set if not properly configured.
Solutions
4 solutions available1. Verify and Set System Language Parameters easy
Ensure that the system's default and client-specific language settings are correctly configured.
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Log in to your SAP S/4HANA system with an administrator role.
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Navigate to transaction SPRO (SAP Customizing Implementation Guide).
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Go to SAP Reference IMG -> SAP NetWeaver -> Application Server -> Basis Services -> Globalization -> Languages -> Set Language for System and Users. Alternatively, use transaction OLEN.
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Check the 'Default language for the system' and 'Default language for users' settings. Ensure a valid language (e.g., EN for English, DE for German) is selected. If these are empty or invalid, select an appropriate default language.
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If the error persists, check client-specific settings. Navigate to transaction SCC4 (Client Maintenance). Select your client and double-click on it.
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Under the 'Language Settings' section, verify that the 'Default language' and 'Fallback language' are set to valid languages. Adjust if necessary.
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Save your changes. It might be necessary to restart relevant application servers or the entire SAP system for the changes to take full effect, depending on the specific configuration.
2. Check and Correct User Profile Language Settings easy
Ensure individual user profiles have a valid language assigned.
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Log in to your SAP S/4HANA system with an administrator role.
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Navigate to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
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Enter the user ID of the user experiencing the error and click 'Display' or 'Change'.
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Go to the 'Defaults' tab.
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In the 'Language' field, ensure a valid language code is entered (e.g., EN, DE). If it's empty or invalid, select a valid language from the dropdown.
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Save the changes.
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Repeat this for any other users experiencing the same issue.
3. Review SAP Notes for Language-Related Issues medium
Identify and apply relevant SAP Notes that address language handling in S/4HANA.
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Access the SAP Support Portal (support.sap.com).
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Navigate to the 'SAP Notes' section.
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Search for SAP Notes related to 'S/4HANA language', 'ERR_TEXT_COMMON_EMPTY_LANGUAGE_SET_FOR_LANGUAGE_IDENTIFICATION', or error code '5186'.
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Carefully review the found SAP Notes for relevance to your specific S/4HANA version and component.
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If a relevant SAP Note is found, follow the instructions for implementation. This may involve applying a correction or making manual configuration changes as described in the note.
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Ensure you have the necessary authorization and follow the standard SAP Note implementation procedures, including testing in a non-production environment first.
4. Analyze System Logs for Deeper Root Cause advanced
Investigate system logs to pinpoint the exact context and trigger of the language error.
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Log in to your SAP S/4HANA system with an administrator role.
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Navigate to transaction ST22 (ABAP Runtime Errors) to check for dumps that might be related to this error.
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Examine the dump for details about the program, function module, or transaction that caused the error. Look for any mentions of language parameters or missing values.
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Navigate to transaction SM21 (System Log).
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Filter the system log for entries around the time the error occurred. Look for messages that coincide with the error 5186 or related language issues.
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If a specific application or process is consistently triggering the error, investigate the configuration and code associated with that application. This might involve debugging or consulting with the application functional team.
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Consider using transaction SM50 (Process Overview) to monitor active processes and identify any abnormal behavior or resource consumption that might indirectly lead to language errors.