How To Fix DPR_SIGNATURE006 - Error during code page conversion of the data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_SIGNATURE - Development Projects: Messages for Signature

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Error during code page conversion of the data

What causes this issue?

The conversion of one or more than one document into a cross-server
file format failed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSVERW OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SIGNATURE006 - Error during code page conversion of the data ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SIGNATURE006, which indicates "Error during code page conversion of the data," typically arises when there is an issue with the character encoding of the data being processed. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when importing or exporting data, or when processing data that contains special characters.
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Code Pages: The source and target systems may be using different code pages, leading to issues when converting data.
  Special Characters: The data may contain special characters that are not supported by the target code page.
  Data Corruption: The data being processed may be corrupted or improperly formatted.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the SAP system regarding character encoding or code page settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Code Page Settings:
  
  Verify the code page settings in both the source and target systems. Ensure they are compatible and correctly configured.
  You can check the code page settings in transaction RZ10 or RZ11.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being processed to ensure it does not contain unsupported characters. You may need to clean or sanitize the data before processing.
  
  
  
  Use Unicode:
  
  If possible, consider using Unicode (UTF-8) as it supports a wide range of characters and can help avoid code page conversion issues.
  
  
  
  Adjust SAP Settings:
  
  Review and adjust any relevant SAP settings related to character encoding. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the SAP application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If you have made changes to the data or configuration, perform tests to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding character encoding and code page settings for more detailed guidance.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.