How To Fix HR99S00_FILE005 - Character conversion failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR99S00_FILE - Messages for file handling

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Character conversion failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HR99S00_FILE005 - Character conversion failed ?

  The SAP error message HR99S00_FILE005 indicates that there is a character conversion issue when processing data, typically related to file uploads or data imports. This error often arises when the system encounters characters in the data that cannot be converted to the expected character set.
  Causes:
  
  
  Character Set Mismatch: The data being imported may contain characters that are not supported by the target character set defined in SAP. For example, if the source file is encoded in UTF-8 but the SAP system is expecting a different encoding (like ISO-8859-1), this can lead to conversion failures.
  
  
  Invalid Characters: The data file may contain invalid or unsupported characters that cannot be processed by SAP.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the SAP system regarding character encoding or file processing can lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Corruption: The file being processed may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to issues during character conversion.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Character Encoding: Ensure that the character encoding of the source file matches the expected encoding in SAP. You can use tools like Notepad++ or file command in Unix/Linux to check the encoding of the file.
  
  
  Convert File Encoding: If there is a mismatch, convert the file to the correct encoding. For example, if SAP expects UTF-8, you can convert the file using text editors or command-line tools.
  
  
  Clean the Data: Review the data for any invalid or unsupported characters. Remove or replace these characters as necessary.
  
  
  Adjust SAP Settings: Check the configuration settings in SAP related to character encoding and file processing. Ensure that they are set correctly to handle the expected data format.
  
  
  Use SAP Tools: If available, use SAP tools or transaction codes that can help in validating and processing the data file before importing it.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific transaction or process you are using to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SE38 for running reports or SE11 for data dictionary checks.
  Logs and Traces: Review application logs (transaction SLG1) or system logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context for the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.