How To Fix 5J703 - Text environment codepage not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5J - Error messages HR Master Data Japan

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Text environment codepage not allowed

What causes this issue?

The character set derived from tables TCP0D and TCP0C is not allowed in
your system. A list of released character sets can be found in the
table TCPDB. Normally, this table should contain only one character
set. The error occurs because you attempted to used a non-compatible
language.
Key values used to access TCP0C are: language = &V1&, country = &V2&
and modifier = &V3&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5J703 - Text environment codepage not allowed ?

  The SAP error message 5J703 with the text "Environment codepage not allowed" typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the code page settings of the SAP system and the environment in which it is running. This can happen during various operations, such as when trying to access certain transactions or when data is being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Code Page Mismatch: The error usually indicates that the code page set for the SAP environment does not match the code page expected by the SAP system. This can happen if the system is configured to use a specific character set that is not supported in the current environment.
  Incorrect Configuration: The SAP system might be configured incorrectly, or the environment variables might not be set properly.
  Database Issues: Sometimes, the database character set may not align with the SAP system's expected character set.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Code Page Settings: Verify the code page settings in the SAP system. You can do this by checking the system parameters in transaction RZ10 or RZ11. Ensure that the code page is set correctly for your environment.
  Adjust Environment Variables: If you are running SAP on a specific platform (like UNIX or Windows), check the environment variables related to the code page. For example, on UNIX systems, you might need to set the LANG or LC_ALL environment variables to match the expected code page.
  Database Configuration: Ensure that the database character set is compatible with the SAP system. You may need to consult your database administrator to check the character set configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  System Restart: In some cases, after making changes to the configuration, a restart of the SAP system or the application server may be required for the changes to take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for details on character sets and code pages.
  SAP Community: The SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it is impacting production systems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 5J703 error and ensure that your SAP environment is configured correctly for the required code page.