How To Fix DO207 - Fixed value range [&,&] is not identical in ASCII and EBCDIC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Fixed value range [&,&] is not identical in ASCII and EBCDIC

What causes this issue?

The specified fixed value range defines a different set of values in
the character set ASCII and in EBCDIC, as the
<DS:TX.DDDOK_ASCII_EBCDIC>sequence</> of the individual characters
within these character sets differs.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If the specified fixed value range is to be used on computers with
the character set ASCII as well as on computers with the character set
EBCDIC, divide the fixed value ranges into several smaller ranges which
define the same set of values in the two character sets.
Examples:
(a) Ranges from single characters:
[a, z] The special characters included in
character set EBCDIC can generally be neglected
[A, I]
[J, R]
[S, Z]
[0, 9]
(b) Ranges from several characters:
- The lower and upper limits of the range must be of the same
length and every character must be the same.
- The last character must be from the same unique single
character range in the lower and upper limit (see a).
[0A, 0F]
[3b, 3x]
(c) All other ranges define different sets of values in ASCII and
EBCDIC.
[Z0, Z999] in ASCII contains strings which are not contained
in EBCDIC:
ZA, ..., ZZ, Za, ..., Zz
[0Z, 9Z] in EBCDIC contains strings which are not contained
in ASCII:
00, ..., 09
in ASCII contains strings which are not contained
in EBCDIC:
0a, ..., 0z
[AA, BB] in EBCDIC contains strings which are not contained
in ASCII:
A0, ..., A9
in ASCII contains strings which are not contained
in EBCDIC:
Aa, ..., Az

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO207 - Fixed value range [&,&] is not identical in ASCII and EBCDIC ?

  The SAP error message DO207 indicates that there is a mismatch in the fixed value range between ASCII and EBCDIC character encodings. This typically occurs when data is being transferred or processed between systems that use different character encodings, such as an ASCII-based system (commonly used in Windows environments) and an EBCDIC-based system (often used in mainframe environments).
  Cause:
  The error arises when the fixed value range defined in the SAP system does not match between the two character encodings. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Data migration or transfer between systems with different encoding standards.
  Incorrect configuration of data types or fixed values in the SAP system.
  Issues with the data being imported or exported, where the character set is not properly aligned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DO207 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Character Encoding: Ensure that the character encoding used in both systems is compatible. If you are transferring data, make sure that the data is correctly encoded in the expected format (ASCII or EBCDIC).
  
  
  Review Fixed Value Ranges: Examine the fixed value ranges defined in your SAP system. Ensure that they are consistent and correctly defined for both ASCII and EBCDIC. You may need to adjust the ranges to ensure they match.
  
  
  Data Conversion: If you are migrating data, consider using a data conversion tool or process that can handle the character set conversion properly. This may involve converting EBCDIC data to ASCII or vice versa.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional guidance on handling character encoding issues. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that data integrity is maintained.
  
  
  Consult SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration and the context of the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Character Encoding: Understanding the differences between ASCII and EBCDIC is crucial. ASCII is a 7-bit character encoding standard, while EBCDIC is an 8-bit encoding used primarily on IBM mainframe systems.
  Data Migration: When migrating data between systems, always verify the character set and encoding to prevent data corruption or errors.
  SAP Configuration: Familiarize yourself with SAP's data types and fixed value definitions to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the DO207 error in your SAP system.