How To Fix GZ546 - Use the data format ASC


GZ546 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

  • Message number: 546

  • Message text: Use the data format ASC

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  • What causes this issue?

    A data type other than ASC was specified for the upload. The resulting
    data conversion was unsuccessful.

    How to fix this error?

    Specify the data type ASC.

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GZ546 - Details

  • The SAP error message GZ546, which states "Use the data format ASC," typically occurs when there is an issue with the data format being used in a transaction or process that requires ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) format. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving data uploads, exports, or interfaces where the system expects data in a specific format.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Data Format: The data being processed is not in the expected ASCII format. This can happen if the data is in a different encoding (e.g., UTF-8, UTF-16, etc.) or if it contains special characters that are not supported in ASCII. File Transfer Issues: If the data is being transferred from another system or file, the transfer method may not have preserved the ASCII format. Configuration Settings: The system or application settings may not be configured to handle the expected data format.
    Solution: Convert Data to ASCII: Ensure that the data being uploaded

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