How To Fix DMC_RT_MSG159 - Codepage in File &1 not available at the expected place. Header to short.

DMC_RT_MSG159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_RT_MSG - DMC: Runtime Object Messages

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Codepage in File &1 not available at the expected place. Header to short.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_RT_MSG159 - Codepage in File &1 not available at the expected place. Header to short. ?

  The SAP error message DMC_RT_MSG159, which states "Codepage in File &1 not available at the expected place. Header too short," typically occurs during data import or export processes, particularly when dealing with files that contain character encoding information. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the expected codepage information in the file header, or that the header itself is not of the expected length.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file being processed may not be in the expected format or structure, leading to a mismatch in the header information.
  Missing Codepage Information: The file may lack the necessary codepage information in its header, which is required for proper interpretation of the data.
  Corrupted File: The file could be corrupted or improperly generated, resulting in a header that is too short or malformed.
  Encoding Issues: The file may be encoded in a different character set than what the SAP system expects, causing the