How To Fix ED024 - Enter a valid source language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Enter a valid source language

What causes this issue?

The specified language is not allowed.

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?

Specify a valid language. Table T002 contains a list of these.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED024 - Enter a valid source language ?

  The SAP error message ED024, which states "Enter a valid source language," typically occurs when a user is trying to perform a translation or language-related task in SAP, but the source language specified is either invalid or not recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Language Code: The source language code entered may not be a valid ISO language code recognized by SAP.
  Missing Language Configuration: The language may not be installed or configured in the SAP system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified language.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typographical error in the language code entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Language Code: Ensure that the language code you are entering is valid. Common language codes include:
  
  EN for English
  DE for German
  FR for French
  ES for Spanish
  IT for Italian
  etc.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Installation: Check if the language is installed in the SAP system. You can do this by:
  
  Going to transaction code SMLT (Language Transport) to see the installed languages.
  If the language is not installed, you may need to install it using the appropriate transport requests.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to work with the specified language. You may need to contact your SAP administrator for assistance.
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors: Double-check the input for any typographical errors. Ensure that the language code is entered correctly without any extra spaces or incorrect characters.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the valid language codes or how to configure languages in SAP, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Language Management: SAP systems support multiple languages, and language management is crucial for global operations. Understanding how to manage languages in SAP can help prevent such errors.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SMLT: Language Transport
  SE63: Translation Tools
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to language handling in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's official support channels for further assistance.