How To Fix /BOBF/CONF349 - Design Documents can only be generated in Unicode Systems

/BOBF/CONF349 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF -

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Design Documents can only be generated in Unicode Systems

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF349 - Design Documents can only be generated in Unicode Systems ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF349 Design Documents can only be generated in Unicode Systems indicates that the system you are using is not a Unicode system. This error typically arises when you attempt to generate design documents or perform certain operations that require Unicode support, which is not available in non-Unicode systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Unicode System: The primary cause of this error is that the SAP system you are working on is a non-Unicode system. Non-Unicode systems do not support the full range of characters and data types that Unicode systems do.
  Functionality Limitation: Certain functionalities in SAP, especially those related to modern applications and development tools, are designed to work only in Unicode environments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Migration to Unicode: The most effective solution is to migrate your SAP system from a non-Unicode to a Unicode system. This process involves:
  
  Planning the migration carefully, as it can be complex and requires thorough testing.
  Using SAP's tools and guidelines for