How To Fix E0266 - Could not find code page for receiving system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Could not find code page for receiving system

What causes this issue?

For the logical destination &v1&, you want to determine the code page in
which the data is sent using RFC. This was not possible at the current
runtime. For this reason, the IDoc could not be sent.
The reason &v2& was issued.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

The following detailed information was transmitted as the cause of the
problem:
<ZH>001</> The entry no longer exists in the table of logical
destinations.
<ZH>002</> The destination type could not be determined.
<ZH>003</> Problem while determining the destination properties
<ZH>004</> MDMP is active
<ZH>005</> Client code pace is active
<ZH>006</> For the language used, &v3&, no code page was stored
<ZH>007</>The logon language&v3& is not installed in the target system.
<ZH>008</> The external program (TCP/IP) registered with a different
code page than the one that was set in SM59.
Further possible causes include:
1. The target system could not be accessed at runtime.
2. No logon language or explicit code page is maintained in the
destination.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0266 - Could not find code page for receiving system ?

  The SAP error message E0266, "Could not find code page for receiving system," typically occurs when there is a mismatch or an issue with the character encoding between the sending and receiving systems in an SAP environment. This can happen during data transfer processes, such as ALE (Application Link Enabling) or IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Code Page Configuration: The receiving system may not have the necessary code page configured to interpret the data being sent.
  Incompatible Code Pages: The code pages used by the sending and receiving systems may not be compatible, leading to issues in data interpretation.
  Incorrect System Settings: The system settings for character encoding may not be properly configured, leading to the inability to find the appropriate code page.
  Transport Issues: If the data is being transported between different SAP systems (e.g., from a development system to a production system), there may be discrepancies in the code page settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Code Page Configuration:
  
  Verify that the code page is correctly configured in the receiving system. You can check this in transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) under the "Output Devices" section.
  Ensure that the code page used by the sending system is also available in the receiving system.
  
  
  
  Adjust System Settings:
  
  In the receiving system, check the settings for the character set and code page. You can do this in transaction RZ10 (Profile Parameter Maintenance) and look for parameters related to character sets.
  Ensure that the icm/charset parameter is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Use Compatible Code Pages:
  
  If the systems are using different code pages, consider standardizing the code pages across both systems to ensure compatibility.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Routes:
  
  If the error occurs during data transport, verify the transport routes and ensure that the systems involved are correctly configured to handle the data being sent.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to code pages.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the data transfer works correctly without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPAD - Spool Administration
  RZ10 - Profile Parameter Maintenance
  WE02 - IDoc Display
  WE19 - IDoc Test Tool
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on character sets and code pages.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the E0266 error in your SAP environment.