How To Fix I18NSRH016 - Update options contain an invalid byte sequence (&1).

I18NSRH016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I18NSRH - Message for the Main Log of I18N_SEARCH

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Update options contain an invalid byte sequence (&1).

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

I18NSRH016 - Details

• The SAP error message I18NSRH016 indicates that there is an invalid byte sequence in the update options, which typically relates to issues with character encoding. This error often arises when the system encounters characters that are not valid in the expected encoding format, such as UTF-8 or another character set.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Character Encoding: The data being processed contains characters that do not conform to the expected encoding format.
  Data Corruption: The data may have been corrupted during transfer or storage, leading to invalid byte sequences.
  Improper Data Input: User input or data import from external sources may include invalid characters.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle certain character sets.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Character Encoding:
  
  Ensure that the data being processed is in the correct character encoding format. If you are importing data, verify that the source file is encoded correctly (e.g., UTF-8).
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data for any invalid characters before processing. You can