How To Fix CM_SUB_IMP_EXP002 - Specified character standard is not the same as that found in the file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_IMP_EXP - Import/Export Substance

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Specified character standard is not the same as that found in the file

What causes this issue?

The character standard &V1& was specified to check the file.
However, the file contains the character standard &V2&.

System Response

The file cannot be imported.

How to fix this error?

To check the file, specify the character standard in the file and run
the check again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_IMP_EXP002 - Specified character standard is not the same as that found in the file ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_IMP_EXP002 indicates that there is a mismatch between the character encoding specified in the import settings and the character encoding of the file being imported. This can occur when the file's encoding does not match the expected encoding defined in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Character Encoding Mismatch: The file you are trying to import may be encoded in a different character set (e.g., UTF-8, ISO-8859-1, etc.) than what is specified in the SAP import settings.
  Incorrect File Format: The file may not be in the expected format or may have been saved with a different encoding.
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the SAP system for the import process may not align with the actual encoding of the file.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check File Encoding:
  
  Open the file in a text editor that can display the encoding (e.g., Notepad++, Visual Studio Code).
  Verify the character encoding of the file.
  
  
  
  Adjust SAP Import Settings:
  
  In the SAP import settings, ensure that the character encoding specified matches the encoding of the file.
  If the file is UTF-8 encoded, make sure that the SAP import settings are also set to UTF-8.
  
  
  
  Convert File Encoding:
  
  If necessary, convert the file to the expected encoding using a text editor or a conversion tool.
  For example, if the file is in UTF-8 and SAP expects ISO-8859-1, you can convert it using tools like iconv or text editors that support encoding conversion.
  
  
  
  Test with a Sample File:
  
  Create a small sample file with known encoding and try importing it to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on file imports and character encoding.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Character Encoding: Understanding character encoding is crucial for data import/export processes. Common encodings include UTF-8, UTF-16, ISO-8859-1, and Windows-1252.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to file imports and character encoding.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By ensuring that the character encoding of the file matches the expected encoding in SAP, you should be able to resolve the error message CM_SUB_IMP_EXP002.