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How To Fix TL074 - The language directories must be different.


TL074 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

  • Message number: 074

  • Message text: The language directories must be different.

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  • What causes this issue?

    The directories for the language files were checked.

    System Response

    The system found that at least two of the directories have the same
    name. This is not allowed since the language files always have the name
    TEXT<(><L><)>.C

    How to fix this error?

    Put the language files in different directories.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


TL074 - Details

  • The SAP error message TL074, which states "The language directories must be different," typically occurs when there is a conflict in the language settings of the SAP system. This error is often related to the configuration of language directories in the SAP system, particularly when multiple languages are being used.
    
    Cause: The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons: Duplicate Language Directories: The system is trying to access language directories that are not properly configured or are set to the same directory for different languages. Incorrect Language Configuration: The language settings in the SAP system may not be correctly defined, leading to conflicts. Transport Issues: If language transports have been incorrectly imported or if there are inconsistencies in the language settings across different systems (e.g., Development, Quality Assurance, Production).
    Solution: To resolve the TL074 error, you can follow these steps: Check Language Configuration: Go to transaction code SMLT (Language Transport) and verify the language settings. Ensure that

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