How To Fix FES026 - Error in code page conversion

FES026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Error in code page conversion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FES026 - Error in code page conversion ?

  The SAP error message FES026, which indicates "Error in code page conversion," typically arises when there is an issue with the character encoding during data processing or transfer. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when data is imported or exported between systems with different code pages or when there are inconsistencies in the character encoding settings.
  Causes of FES026 Error
  
  Mismatched Code Pages: The source and target systems may be using different code pages, leading to conversion issues.
  Invalid Characters: The data being processed may contain characters that cannot be represented in the target code page.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the SAP system regarding character encoding or code page configuration.
  Data Corruption: Data may have been corrupted during transfer, leading to invalid character sequences.
  Database Issues: The database may not support certain character sets or may have been incorrectly configured.
  
  Solutions to FES026 Error
  
  
  Check Code Page Settings:
  
  Verify the code page settings in both the