How To Fix FEB_BSIMP057 - Character set conversion in file &1 not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FEB_BSIMP - Electronic Bank Statement Messages

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Character set conversion in file &1 not possible

What causes this issue?

You have <ZH>not </> defined the SAP character set correctly.

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?

Define the SAP character set that is used by your files in Customizing
activity <DS:SIMG.FIBL_FEBV_IMP_SOURCE>Define Import Parameters</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FEB_BSIMP057 - Character set conversion in file &1 not possible ?

  The SAP error message FEB_BSIMP057 indicates that there is an issue with character set conversion in a file being processed by the SAP system. This typically occurs when the system encounters characters in the file that cannot be converted to the expected character set.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Character Set: The file being processed may contain characters that are not supported by the target character set defined in the SAP system.
  File Encoding Issues: The file may be encoded in a different format (e.g., UTF-8, ISO-8859-1) than what the SAP system expects.
  Corrupted File: The file may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to issues during the conversion process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings for character set conversion in the SAP system may not be correctly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check File Encoding: Verify the encoding of the file you are trying to import. Ensure that it matches the expected encoding in the SAP system. You can use text editors or tools to check and convert the file encoding if necessary.
  
  
  Convert the File: If the file is in an incompatible format, convert it to the correct character set. For example, if the SAP system expects UTF-8, ensure the file is saved in UTF-8 encoding.
  
  
  Review SAP Settings: Check the character set settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the system is configured to handle the character set used in the file.
  
  
  Test with Sample Data: If possible, create a small sample file with known characters and test the import process to see if the issue persists. This can help isolate whether the problem is with the specific file or the system configuration.
  
  
  Error Logs: Review the SAP application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context about the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to character set conversion for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Character Sets: Understanding the different character sets (e.g., ASCII, UTF-8, ISO-8859-1) and their compatibility is crucial for resolving such issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  File Transfer Protocols: If the file is being transferred from another system, ensure that the transfer method does not alter the file encoding.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the character set conversion issue indicated by the error message FEB_BSIMP057.