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


CM_SUB_IMP_EXP002 - Overview

  • 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

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  • 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

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