How To Fix FZ218 - The conversion of code page & to code page & is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 218

• Message text: The conversion of code page & to code page & is not supported

What causes this issue?

The conversion of code page & to code page & is not supported.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you want to convert the file to another code page before the
download you have to assign this code page to the user parameter DCP in
your user data. If you definitely do not want the conversion, set DCP
to NONE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ218 - The conversion of code page & to code page & is not supported ?

  The SAP error message FZ218 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion between different code pages. This typically occurs when the system is trying to convert data from one character encoding to another, and the specified code pages are not compatible or supported for conversion.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Code Pages: The source and target code pages specified in the conversion are not compatible. This can happen if the data being processed contains characters that cannot be represented in the target code page.
  Configuration Issues: The SAP system may not be properly configured to handle the specified code pages. This can occur if the necessary code page settings are not defined in the system.
  Data Corruption: If the data being processed is corrupted or contains invalid characters for the specified code pages, it can lead to this error.
  Unsupported Code Pages: The code pages being used may not be supported by the SAP system or the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Code Page Compatibility: Verify that the source and target code pages are compatible. You can refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Notes for a list of supported code pages and their compatibility.
  Adjust Code Page Settings: If you have access to the system configuration, check the settings for code pages in transaction RZ10 or RZ11. Ensure that the necessary code pages are defined and correctly configured.
  Data Validation: Review the data being processed to ensure it does not contain invalid characters for the specified code pages. Clean or transform the data as necessary.
  Use Alternative Code Pages: If possible, try using different code pages that are known to be compatible with each other for the conversion process.
  SAP Notes and Support: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for updates or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Consult SAP Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for your specific version to understand the supported code pages and any limitations regarding character encoding.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Code Pages: SAP uses various code pages for different languages and regions. Understanding the specific code pages used in your system can help in troubleshooting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to analyze the data and code that may be causing the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.