How To Fix COM_TEXT221 - Enter the language of the text template

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_TEXT - Messages: Texts

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Enter the language of the text template

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_TEXT221 - Enter the language of the text template ?

  The SAP error message COM_TEXT221 ("Enter the language of the text template") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a text template in SAP, and the system requires you to specify the language for that text. This is particularly relevant in contexts where multilingual support is necessary, such as in sales documents, purchase orders, or other transactional data.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to create or edit a text template without specifying the language.
  The language field is left blank or is not properly filled in the relevant screen or dialog.
  The system is configured to require a language specification for text templates, and it cannot proceed without this information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Specify the Language:
  
  When prompted by the error message, look for a field labeled "Language" or similar in the text template creation or editing screen.
  Enter the appropriate language code (e.g., "EN" for English, "DE" for German, etc.) in the language field.
  
  
  
  Check User Settings:
  
  Ensure that your user profile is set up to support the desired language. You can check this in your user settings under "SU01" (User Maintenance) by looking at the "Defaults" tab.
  
  
  
  Review Text Template Configuration:
  
  If you are working with a specific text template, ensure that it is correctly configured to support the languages you need. This may involve checking the settings in transaction codes like "SO10" (Text Management) or "SE78" (SAP ArchiveLink).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the language codes or how to set them, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on text templates and language settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the standard language codes used in SAP (e.g., EN, DE, FR, etc.).
  Text Management: Understanding how text management works in SAP can help you better manage text templates and their languages.
  User Profile Settings: Knowing how to adjust your user profile settings can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_TEXT221 error and successfully enter the language for your text template.