How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES139 - Unicode character found in &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES - Message Class for IMDS Results

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Unicode character found in &1

What causes this issue?

A multi-byte character was found in the value of an attribute. This does
not match the requested ISO-8859-1 code page.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES139 - Unicode character found in &1 ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES139 indicates that a Unicode character has been found in a specific field (denoted by &1) that is not supported or expected in the context of the operation being performed. This error typically arises when dealing with data that is being processed in the context of the IMDS (International Material Data System) integration or similar data handling processes.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The presence of special or non-ASCII characters in the data being processed. This can occur if the data was imported from an external source or if it was manually entered.
  Data Format Issues: The data format may not be compatible with the expected format in SAP, leading to the presence of unexpected characters.
  Encoding Mismatches: If the data is encoded in a different character set than what SAP expects, it may lead to the introduction of Unicode characters.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Field: Check the specific field indicated by &1 in the error message to identify where the Unicode character is located.
  Data Validation: Review the data for any special characters or symbols that are not allowed. Remove or replace these characters with valid ones.
  Encoding Check: Ensure that the data being imported or processed is in the correct encoding format (usually UTF-8 or similar) that SAP can handle.
  Use SAP Tools: Utilize SAP tools or transaction codes to validate and clean the data before processing it. For example, you can use transaction codes like SE38 or SE80 to run programs that can help identify and clean up data issues.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or functionality you are working with for any additional guidelines on character handling.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on handling Unicode characters in your version of SAP.
  IMDS Integration: If this error is occurring in the context of IMDS, review the IMDS integration documentation for any specific character restrictions or guidelines.
  Data Migration: If this error arises during data migration, ensure that the migration process includes steps to validate and cleanse data before it is loaded into SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES139 error and ensure that your data is compliant with SAP's requirements.