How To Fix E1324 - OPEN error CONVT_CODEPAGE_INIT occurs in directory entered

E1324 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E1 - Messages for IDoc Basis

• Message number: 324

• Message text: OPEN error CONVT_CODEPAGE_INIT occurs in directory entered

What causes this issue?

For test purposes an OPEN DATASET was performed in the directory
entered when testing the file transfer. The system error
CONVT_CODEPAGE_INIT occurred.

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?

Check the directory entered and the UNICODE setting of this port. It is
possible that you will have to either activate or deactivate the
UNICODE flag to successfully test the file transfer and thus verify the
processing setting.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E1324 - OPEN error CONVT_CODEPAGE_INIT occurs in directory entered ?

  The SAP error message E1324, which indicates an "OPEN error CONVT_CODEPAGE_INIT," typically occurs when there is an issue related to the conversion of code pages in SAP. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to open a file or when there are issues with character encoding.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Code Page Configuration: The code page settings in the SAP system may not match the encoding of the file being processed.
  File Not Found: The specified directory or file may not exist, leading to an inability to open it.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the directory or file.
  Corrupted File: The file being accessed may be corrupted or not in the expected format.
  Network Issues: If the file is located on a network drive, network issues may prevent access.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Path: Ensure that the directory and file path specified in the transaction or program are correct and