How To Fix COM_TEXT201 - Enter the language

COM_TEXT201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_TEXT - Messages: Texts

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Enter the language

What causes this issue?

You are in create mode for a new text. Before the text can be
transferred, you must enter a language.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a language.
If you are in create mode by mistake, press "Delete Text".

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_TEXT201 - Enter the language ?

  The SAP error message COM_TEXT201 with the prompt "Enter the language" typically occurs when the system requires a language code to be specified for a text entry, but it has not been provided. This error is often encountered in contexts where multilingual text is being managed, such as in the creation or modification of texts for materials, customers, vendors, or other master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Code: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a language code in the relevant field where the text is being created or modified.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a language to be specified but are not set up correctly.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the language field or entered an invalid value.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Valid Language Code: When prompted with the error, ensure that you enter a valid language code (e.g., 'EN' for English,