How To Fix I18NSRH204 - CL_I18N_DBS_BIG5_DUPLICATES: Selftest failed! (Bad locale?)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 204

• Message text: CL_I18N_DBS_BIG5_DUPLICATES: Selftest failed! (Bad locale?)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I18NSRH204 - CL_I18N_DBS_BIG5_DUPLICATES: Selftest failed! (Bad locale?) ?

  The SAP error message I18NSRH204 CL_I18N_DBS_BIG5_DUPLICATES: Selftest failed! (Bad locale?) typically indicates an issue related to the handling of character sets, specifically with the Big5 encoding, which is commonly used for Traditional Chinese characters. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when the system is trying to process data that includes characters not supported by the specified locale or when there are duplicate entries in the database that violate the expected character set rules.
  Causes:
  
  Character Set Mismatch: The system may be trying to process data that contains characters not supported by the Big5 encoding.
  Database Configuration: There may be issues with the database configuration, such as incorrect character set settings or collation settings that do not support the required characters.
  Duplicate Entries: The error may also indicate that there are duplicate entries in the database that are causing conflicts when the system attempts to validate or process the data.
  Locale Settings: The locale settings in the SAP system may not be correctly configured to handle the expected character set.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Locale Settings: Ensure that the locale settings in the SAP system are correctly configured to support Big5 encoding. This can typically be done in the SAP GUI under system settings.
  Database Character Set: Verify that the database character set is set to support Big5 encoding. You may need to consult your database administrator to check the character set and collation settings.
  Data Validation: Review the data being processed to ensure that it does not contain characters that are not supported by the Big5 encoding. You may need to clean or transform the data to remove unsupported characters.
  Remove Duplicates: If the error is related to duplicate entries, you may need to identify and remove these duplicates from the database. This can often be done using SQL queries to find and delete duplicate records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases updates and fixes for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for information on character sets and locale settings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Database Administration: Work closely with your database administrator to ensure that the database is configured correctly for the character sets you need to support.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.