How To Fix COM_IL_GEN024 - Specify language and direction for all descriptions

COM_IL_GEN024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_IL_GEN - Error/Status Messages Relationship Type Generator

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Specify language and direction for all descriptions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_IL_GEN024 - Specify language and direction for all descriptions ?

  The SAP error message COM_IL_GEN024 indicates that there is a missing specification for the language and direction for all descriptions in the context of a particular transaction or configuration. This error typically arises in the context of master data or configuration settings where language-dependent descriptions are required.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Specification: The error occurs when the system expects a language and direction (e.g., from which language to which language) for descriptions but finds that these have not been specified.
  Incomplete Data Entry: During the creation or modification of master data (like materials, customers, vendors, etc.), if the user does not provide descriptions in the required languages, this error can be triggered.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the system configuration may not be set up to handle multiple languages properly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Language Settings: Ensure that the language settings in your user profile and the system are correctly configured. You can do this