How To Fix /BSNAGT/MESSAGE175 - Error while converting file codepage: file name &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BSNAGT/MESSAGE -

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Error while converting file codepage: file name &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BSNAGT/MESSAGE175 - Error while converting file codepage: file name &1 ?

  The SAP error message /BSNAGT/MESSAGE175 indicates that there is an issue with converting the file codepage during a file upload or processing operation. This typically occurs when the character encoding of the file being processed does not match the expected encoding in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Codepages: The file being uploaded may be in a different character encoding than what the SAP system expects. For example, if the file is in UTF-8 but the system expects ISO-8859-1, this can lead to conversion errors.
  Corrupted File: The file may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to issues during the conversion process.
  Unsupported Characters: The file may contain characters that are not supported by the target codepage in SAP.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system regarding the handling of different codepages.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Encoding: Verify the character encoding of the file you are trying to upload. You can use text editors or command-line tools to check the encoding (e.g., file command in Unix/Linux).
  Convert File Encoding: If the file encoding does not match the expected encoding, convert the file to the correct encoding. You can use tools like iconv or text editors that support encoding conversion.
  
  Example command using iconv:
  iconv -f UTF-8 -t ISO-8859-1 inputfile.txt -o outputfile.txt
  
  
  
  Check for Unsupported Characters: Open the file in a text editor that can display hidden characters and ensure there are no unsupported characters.
  Review SAP Configuration: Check the SAP system settings related to codepage handling. Ensure that the system is configured to handle the expected codepages.
  Test with a Simple File: Create a simple text file with known content and encoding to test if the issue persists. This can help isolate whether the problem is with the specific file or the system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to codepage conversion errors.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding file uploads and character encoding to ensure compliance with best practices.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /BSNAGT/MESSAGE175 error in SAP.