How To Fix E1414 - Destination system is not a Unicode system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E1 - Messages for IDoc Basis

• Message number: 414

• Message text: Destination system is not a Unicode system

What causes this issue?

Target system is not a Unicode system

System Response

The current system is a non-Unicode system. Since this communication is
only for Unicode <(><<)>-> MDMP Communication, the target system must be
a Unicode system only.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the settings for the tRFC destination in use are correct.
If they are incorrect, change them.
If the target system is a non-Unicode system, use the standard report
RSEOUT00 for the port.

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 E1414 - Destination system is not a Unicode system ?

  The SAP error message E1414, which states "Destination system is not a Unicode system," typically occurs when there is an attempt to transfer data between a Unicode and a non-Unicode SAP system. This can happen during various operations, such as data transfers, remote function calls (RFC), or when using certain SAP tools that require compatibility between Unicode and non-Unicode systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  System Compatibility: The source system is a Unicode system, while the target system is a non-Unicode system. Unicode systems can handle a wider range of characters, while non-Unicode systems have limitations on character sets.
  Data Transfer: When trying to transfer data that includes characters not supported by the non-Unicode system, the error can occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the RFC destination settings or in the data transfer settings can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check System Type: Verify the character set of both the source and target systems. You can do this by checking