How To Fix FES025 - Could not ascertain code page

FES025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FES - Messages for the Function Group SFES

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Could not ascertain code page

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FES025 - Could not ascertain code page ?

  The SAP error message FES025: Could not ascertain code page typically occurs when there is an issue with the character encoding settings in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to display or process text that contains special characters or when there is a mismatch in the expected character set.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Code Page Configuration: The system may not be configured to use the correct code page for the language or character set being used.
  Missing or Corrupted Language Files: The necessary language files or code page definitions may be missing or corrupted.
  Database Issues: The database may not support the character set being used, leading to issues when trying to read or write data.
  Client Settings: The client settings in SAP GUI may not match the server settings, causing discrepancies in character encoding.
  Transport Issues: If objects were transported between systems, there may be inconsistencies in code page