How To Fix 3G441 - Program cannot be used with Unicode (see note 455878)

3G441 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 441

• Message text: Program cannot be used with Unicode (see note 455878)

What causes this issue?

In a system which uses a Unicode codepage it is not possible in the
standard system to post payroll accounting results using programs
RPCIPX00 and RPCIPI00.

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?

See the solution described in note 455878.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

3G441 - Details

• The SAP error message 3G441 indicates that a specific program cannot be executed in a Unicode environment. This typically occurs when the program was originally developed for a non-Unicode system and has not been updated to support Unicode.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Unicode Program: The program in question was designed for a non-Unicode environment and contains character handling that is incompatible with Unicode.
  Data Type Issues: The program may use data types or structures that are not compatible with Unicode, leading to potential data corruption or misinterpretation.
  Legacy Code: The program may be legacy code that has not been maintained or updated to comply with Unicode standards.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check SAP Notes: Refer to SAP Note 455878 for specific guidance related to this error. This note may provide additional context or recommendations for handling the issue.
  Update the Program: If you have access to the program's source code, consider updating it to support Unicode. This may involve:
  Changing data types from non-Unicode