SAP S/4HANA Error 5167: Long Language Directory Name

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Description

Error 5167 indicates that a language directory path specified within your SAP S/4HANA configuration exceeds the maximum allowed length. This issue typically arises during system setup, language pack installation, or when modifying localization parameters, preventing proper language resource access.

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Error Message

ERR_TEXT_COMMON_LANGUAGE_DIR_NAME_IS_TOO_LONG

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Known Causes

3 known causes

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Operating System Path Limit Exceeded

The underlying operating system (e.g., Windows, Linux) has a maximum path length limit that the configured language directory name or its full path exceeds.

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SAP Configuration Parameter Misconfiguration

An SAP S/4HANA configuration parameter, intended to store a language directory path, has been set with a value that is too long for the system's internal processing.

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Manual Configuration Error

During a manual setup or configuration, a system administrator inadvertently specified an excessively long or deeply nested directory path for language-related files.

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Solutions

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Detailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:

General Troubleshooting Tips

Check the error message carefully for specific details
Review recent changes that might have caused the error
Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
Check log files for additional context
Try restarting the application or service

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