How To Fix GW494 - No CPIC conversion table found

GW494 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GW - Message Texts for Gateway

• Message number: 494

• Message text: No CPIC conversion table found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GW494 - No CPIC conversion table found ?

  The SAP error message GW494: No CPIC conversion table found typically indicates an issue with the communication between SAP systems, particularly when using the Common Programming Interface for Communication (CPIC). This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to connect to a remote system or when there are issues with the configuration of the SAP Gateway.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect CPIC Conversion Table: The CPIC conversion table, which is used for character set conversions, may be missing or not properly configured.
  Incorrect System Configuration: The SAP system may not be configured correctly to handle the character set conversions required for the communication.
  Network Issues: There may be network-related issues that prevent the proper communication between the systems.
  SAP Kernel Issues: An outdated or incompatible SAP kernel version may lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check CPIC Conversion Table:
  
  Ensure that the CPIC conversion table is present and correctly configured. You can check the configuration in transaction