Error
Error Code:
5529
SAP S/4HANA Error 5529: Language Detector Failure
Description
This error indicates that the integrated language detection service within SAP S/4HANA failed to process text. It typically occurs when the system attempts to determine the language of user input, documents, or data during various business processes.
Error Message
ERR_TEXT_SA_LANGUAGE_PROCESS
Known Causes
3 known causesLanguage Service Unavailability
The underlying language detection service is either offline, unreachable, or incorrectly configured within the SAP S/4HANA environment.
Invalid Text Data Input
The text data provided for language detection is malformed, empty, or contains unsupported characters, preventing proper processing.
Network Communication Failure
Intermittent or persistent network issues are preventing SAP S/4HANA from communicating with the external or internal language detection service.
Solutions
3 solutions available1. Verify and Activate Language Packs medium
Ensures all necessary language packs are installed and active in the SAP system.
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Log in to your SAP S/4HANA system using an administrator user (e.g., SAP* or DDIC).
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Navigate to transaction SMLT (SAP Language Tools).
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Check the status of all installed languages. Ensure that the language causing the error (often English, 'EN', if it's a fallback issue) is installed and has a status of 'Active' or 'Installed'.
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If a required language pack is missing or inactive, select it and choose 'Install Language' or 'Activate Language' from the menu.
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If a language pack needs to be installed, you will likely need the corresponding installation files from SAP Service Marketplace. Follow SAP's instructions for installing language packs.
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After installation/activation, restart the SAP S/4HANA application servers. This can typically be done via transaction SM51 and selecting 'Restart' for each server, or through the operating system level commands if you have direct access.
2. Check SAP Notes for Known Issues and Corrections medium
Applies relevant SAP Notes that address the 'Language Detector Failure' error.
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Log in to SAP Service Marketplace (support.sap.com).
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Search for SAP Notes related to 'Error 5529', 'Language Detector Failure', and 'ERR_TEXT_SA_LANGUAGE_PROCESS'.
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Carefully review the search results for notes applicable to your SAP S/4HANA version and support package level.
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If relevant notes are found, download them.
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In your SAP S/4HANA system, navigate to transaction SNOTE (SAP Note Assistant).
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Upload and implement the downloaded SAP Notes. Follow the instructions within SNOTE for implementation, including any pre-implementation checks or manual adjustments.
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After implementing the notes, perform a full system restart.
3. Analyze System Logs for Detailed Clues advanced
Investigates system logs to pinpoint the exact cause of the language detector failure.
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Log in to your SAP S/4HANA system.
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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 5529 occurred. Look for messages with a high severity or related to language processing, text modules, or the specific component mentioned in the error.
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If you have access to the operating system level, also check the work process trace files (dev_w*) for the relevant application server and work process that was processing the request when the error occurred. These can be found in the work directory of your SAP instance.
ls -lt /usr/sap/<SID>/<INSTANCE>/work/dev_w*5
Examine the trace files for more detailed error messages, stack traces, or function module calls that failed. The specific error message 'ERR_TEXT_SA_LANGUAGE_PROCESS' might be accompanied by more technical details in the trace.
grep 'ERR_TEXT_SA_LANGUAGE_PROCESS' /usr/sap/<SID>/<INSTANCE>/work/dev_w*6
Based on the detailed analysis, you might need to consult SAP Notes or engage SAP Support with the specific trace information.