How To Fix 5N045 - You have entered a character that does not exist in code page &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 045

• Message text: You have entered a character that does not exist in code page &1

What causes this issue?

The value entered contains characters that are not supported by code
page &v1& of the wage return.
These characters are filtered or replaced when you create the XML file.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N045 - You have entered a character that does not exist in code page &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5N045 indicates that a character has been entered that is not valid in the specified code page. This typically occurs when the system is unable to interpret a character due to encoding issues, often related to the character set being used in the SAP system or the data being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Character: The character entered does not exist in the defined code page for the system or the specific field.
  Code Page Mismatch: The data being imported or entered may have been created in a different code page than the one currently being used in the SAP system.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system or file, it may contain characters that are not supported by the target code page.
  User Input Error: Users may inadvertently enter special characters or symbols that are not recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Code Page Settings: Verify the code page settings in your SAP system. You can check the code page configuration in transaction RZ10 or RZ11.
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data being entered or imported conforms to the expected character set. Remove or replace any invalid characters.
  Use Correct Encoding: If you are importing data from an external source, ensure that the file is saved in the correct encoding format that matches the SAP system's code page.
  Character Replacement: If certain characters are not supported, consider replacing them with equivalent characters that are valid in the code page.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support for specific code page mappings and character sets to understand which characters are valid.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Code Pages: Code pages define the character set used by the system. Common code pages include UTF-8, ISO-8859-1, and others. Each code page supports a specific set of characters.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to character encoding and code pages.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for further investigation of data structures and character handling.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.