How To Fix CM_SUB_IMP_EXP003 - Import of a Unicode file into a non-Unicode system is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_IMP_EXP - Import/Export Substance

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Import of a Unicode file into a non-Unicode system is not possible

What causes this issue?

You attempted to import a Unicode file into a non-Unicode system. This
is not possible.

System Response

The import cannot be performed.

How to fix this error?

Ask the person who created the file to run the export in the character
standard MS-NT or ISO-R/3. Then repeat the import.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_IMP_EXP003 - Import of a Unicode file into a non-Unicode system is not possible ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_IMP_EXP003 indicates that there is an attempt to import a Unicode file into a non-Unicode SAP system. This is not possible because non-Unicode systems cannot process the character set used in Unicode files.
  Cause:
  
  File Format Mismatch: The file you are trying to import is in Unicode format (UTF-8 or UTF-16), while the target SAP system is a non-Unicode system.
  Data Transfer Issues: The data being transferred may contain characters that are not supported in the non-Unicode character set, leading to incompatibility.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Convert the File: Convert the Unicode file to a non-Unicode format before importing it into the SAP system. This can be done using various text editors or conversion tools that support character encoding conversion.
  
  For example, you can use tools like Notepad++ or command-line utilities like iconv to convert the file encoding.
  Ensure that the target encoding matches the character set used by the non-Unicode SAP system (usually code page 1100 or similar).
  
  
  
  Use a Unicode SAP System: If possible, consider using a Unicode-enabled SAP system for the import. This would eliminate the character set compatibility issue.
  
  
  Check Data Content: Review the content of the Unicode file to ensure that it does not contain characters that are unsupported in the non-Unicode system. If necessary, modify the data to remove or replace unsupported characters.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Character Sets: Understand the difference between Unicode and non-Unicode character sets. Unicode supports a wide range of characters from various languages, while non-Unicode systems are limited to specific character sets.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes and documentation for any specific guidelines or tools provided by SAP for handling data imports and character set conversions.
  Testing: After conversion, test the import process with a small subset of data to ensure that the conversion was successful and that the data integrity is maintained.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully import your data into the non-Unicode SAP system.