How To Fix E1323 - OPEN error CONVT_CODEPAGE_INIT for port & and file & for status inbound

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E1 - Messages for IDoc Basis

• Message number: 323

• Message text: OPEN error CONVT_CODEPAGE_INIT for port & and file & for status inbound

What causes this issue?

The runtime error CONVT_CODEPAGE_INIT occurred in connection with
status inbound processing of file using port &v1& in the OPEN DATASET
for the file &v2&.

System Response

The file cannot be processed in this form. Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Check the file and the UNICODE setting of the port. After the
corresponding changes, start status inbound processing again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E1323 - OPEN error CONVT_CODEPAGE_INIT for port & and file & for status inbound ?

  The SAP error message E1323, specifically "OPEN error CONVT_CODEPAGE_INIT for port & and file & for status inbound," typically indicates an issue related to character encoding or code page conversion when processing inbound data. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when handling IDocs, file uploads, or other data transfer processes.
  Cause:
  
  Code Page Mismatch: The source file's character encoding does not match the expected code page in the SAP system. This can happen if the file is created in a different environment or with a different encoding (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ISO-8859-1).
  File Not Found: The specified file may not exist at the given path, leading to an inability to open it.
  Incorrect Port Configuration: The port configuration in SAP may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in reading the file.
  Access Permissions: The SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to access the file or directory where the file is located.
  Corrupted File: The file being processed may be corrupted or improperly formatted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Code Page Settings:
  
  Ensure that the code page of the incoming file matches the expected code page in SAP. You can check the code page settings in transaction RZ10 or RZ11.
  If necessary, convert the file to the correct encoding before processing it in SAP.
  
  
  
  Verify File Path and Existence:
  
  Confirm that the file exists at the specified location and that the path is correct.
  Use transaction AL11 to check the directory and ensure the file is present.
  
  
  
  Review Port Configuration:
  
  Check the port configuration in transaction WE21 to ensure that it is set up correctly for the inbound processing.
  Make sure that the port is correctly linked to the appropriate partner profile.
  
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system has the necessary permissions to access the file and the directory. This may involve checking the operating system permissions.
  
  
  
  Inspect the File:
  
  Open the file in a text editor to check for any corruption or formatting issues. Ensure that it adheres to the expected structure for the data being processed.
  
  
  
  Test with a Sample File:
  
  If possible, test the process with a known good file to determine if the issue is with the specific file or the overall configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE21: Port Definition
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  AL11: Display File Directory
  RZ10/RZ11: Profile Parameters
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to file processing, IDocs, and character encoding to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.