How To Fix 5N046 - Invalid code page &1

5N046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Invalid code page &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N046 - Invalid code page &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5N046 "Invalid code page &1" typically indicates that there is an issue with the character encoding being used in the SAP system. This error can occur when the system is trying to process data that is not compatible with the specified code page.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Code Page Configuration: The code page specified in the system settings may not be valid or supported.
  Data Transfer Issues: When transferring data between systems (e.g., from a legacy system or external application), the code page used in the source data may not match the code page expected by the SAP system.
  Database Issues: The database may have been set up with an incompatible code page, leading to issues when SAP tries to read or write data.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may have an incorrect or unsupported code page setting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Code Page Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction RZ10 to check the profile parameters related to code