How To Fix E1406 - No code page could be found for port & and language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E1 - Messages for IDoc Basis

• Message number: 406

• Message text: No code page could be found for port & and language &

What causes this issue?

You want to receive IDocs from an MDMP system as a Unicode system.
This is only possible if the sending MDMP system recognizes all
implemented languages, along with their code pages. The system could not
determine this information for one or more languages.

How to fix this error?

Define the assignment of language and code page for each inbound sender
port.

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You can then use transaction SM58 to execute any interrupted send
processes.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E1406 - No code page could be found for port & and language & ?

  The SAP error message E1406, which states "No code page could be found for port & and language &," typically occurs when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration related to the code pages used for character encoding in SAP systems. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when printing or sending data to external systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Code Page Configuration: The specified port or language does not have an associated code page defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Language or Port Settings: The language or port specified in the print request or output configuration may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport or upgrade, the necessary code page settings may not have been transported correctly.
  System Configuration Issues: The SAP system may not be configured to support the required code pages for the specified language.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Code Page Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Check the configuration for the output device (port) in question.
  Ensure that the correct code page is assigned to the output device for the specified language.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language specified in the print request is supported by the SAP system.
  You can check the supported languages in transaction SMLT (Language Transport).
  
  
  
  Update Code Page Configuration:
  
  If the required code page is missing, you may need to add it. This can be done in transaction RZ10 (Profile Parameter Maintenance) or by consulting with your SAP Basis team to ensure the necessary code pages are installed and configured.
  
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  In transaction SPAD, check the output device settings to ensure that the device is correctly configured to handle the required languages and code pages.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a restart of the SAP system or the relevant services may be required to apply changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Code Pages: Code pages are used to define character sets for different languages. Each language may have one or more associated code pages.
  Output Devices: In SAP, output devices are configured to handle print jobs and can be set up to support specific languages and code pages.
  SAP Basis Team: If you are not able to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team, as they have the expertise to handle system-level configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the E1406 error in your SAP system.