How To Fix GU181 - Error during ISO-CODE conversion of &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Error during ISO-CODE conversion of &

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during the ISO-CODE conversion of &v1& (quantity unit
or currency unit).

System Response

Processing was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the relevant currency or quantity unit in customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU181 - Error during ISO-CODE conversion of & ?

  The SAP error message GU181, which states "Error during ISO-CODE conversion of &," typically occurs when there is an issue with the conversion of a character set or encoding, particularly when dealing with ISO codes. This error can arise in various contexts, such as data import/export, file processing, or when handling specific character sets in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Character Encoding: The data being processed may contain characters that are not valid in the specified ISO character set.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to handle the specific character set or encoding being used.
  Data Corruption: The data being processed may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to conversion errors.
  Missing Language Packs: If the system is missing necessary language packs or character set definitions, it may fail to convert certain characters.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Encoding: Ensure that the data being processed is in the correct encoding format. If you are importing data, verify that the source file uses the expected character set.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the SAP system settings related to character sets and encodings. Ensure that the system is configured to support the required ISO codes.
  Data Cleansing: If the data is corrupted or contains invalid characters, consider cleansing the data before processing it in SAP.
  Update Language Packs: If applicable, ensure that all necessary language packs and character set definitions are installed and up to date in your SAP system.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or SCC4 (Client Administration) to check user settings and client settings related to character sets.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide patches and updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for information on character sets and encoding.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Error Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for additional details that may provide more context about the error.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.