How To Fix EA810 - Character conversion from code page & to & for IDoc failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 810

• Message text: Character conversion from code page & to & for IDoc failed

What causes this issue?

Code page $1 was used to archive the Intermediate Document data. When
it was reloaded, it needed to be converted to system code page $2. This
conversion failed. (ABAP translate)

System Response

The Intermediate Document data cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

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 EA810 - Character conversion from code page & to & for IDoc failed ?

  The SAP error message EA810 indicates that there is a character conversion issue when processing an IDoc (Intermediate Document). This error typically arises when the source and target code pages (character sets) are incompatible or when the data being processed contains characters that cannot be represented in the target code page.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Code Pages: The source and target systems may be using different code pages that do not support the same character set. For example, if the source system uses a code page that supports special characters and the target system does not, this can lead to conversion failures.
  Invalid Characters: The data being sent in the IDoc may contain characters that are not valid in the target code page.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the logical systems or the IDoc settings can lead to character conversion problems.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Code Page Settings:
  
  Verify the code page settings for both the source and target systems. Ensure that they are compatible and can handle the characters being transmitted.
  You can check the code page settings in transaction RZ10 or RZ11 in SAP.
  
  
  
  Adjust IDoc Settings:
  
  Review the IDoc type and segment definitions to ensure that they are correctly defined and that the character sets are compatible.
  If necessary, modify the IDoc structure to ensure that it only contains characters that can be represented in the target code page.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being sent in the IDoc to ensure that it does not contain any invalid characters. You may need to cleanse or transform the data before sending it.
  
  
  
  Use Conversion Routines:
  
  If applicable, use conversion routines or functions to convert the data to a compatible format before sending it in the IDoc.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to character conversion for your version of SAP. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the IDoc processing again to ensure that the character conversion issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to monitor IDocs and check for errors.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on IDoc processing and character conversion.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the character conversion issue indicated by the EA810 error message.