How To Fix BA287 - Archive file &1 created in unknown code page &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Archive file &1 created in unknown code page &2

What causes this issue?

When interpreting archive file &V1&, the Archive Development Kit (ADK)
determined that this archive file was created in code page &V2&. The
system does not recognize code page &V2&.

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?

Check whether archive file &V1& was really created in code page &V2&.
This may be the case after migrating the system to a different hardware
platform. If necessary, install code page &V2& in your system.
If, however, archive filie &V1& was definitely not created in code page
&V2&, the error probably occurred when the system was reading the
archive file. A possible cause is the compression of the archive file
or incorrect storage of the archive file on the data medium.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA287 - Archive file &1 created in unknown code page &2 ?

  The SAP error message BA287 indicates that an archive file has been created in an unknown code page. This typically occurs when the system encounters an archive file that is not in a recognized character encoding, which can lead to issues when trying to read or process the file.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Code Page: The archive file was created using a code page that is not supported or recognized by the current SAP system.
  System Configuration: The SAP system may not be configured to handle the specific code page used in the archive file.
  File Corruption: The archive file may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to the system's inability to identify the code page.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Code Page Settings: Verify the code page settings in your SAP system. Ensure that the code page used to create the archive file is supported by your SAP system.
  
  You can check the code page settings in transaction RZ10 or RZ11.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Archive: If possible, recreate the archive file using a supported code page. This may involve using the correct settings in the application that generates the archive.
  
  
  Use Conversion Tools: If you have access to the original data, consider using conversion tools or scripts to convert the archive file to a supported code page.
  
  
  Check for Corruption: If the archive file is suspected to be corrupted, try to obtain a new copy of the file or check the integrity of the file.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to archiving and code pages for additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to archiving and code pages. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) and SARI (Archive Information System) for managing archives in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.