How To Fix IU738 - Initial system release is & - Unicode migration only possible after &

IU738 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IU - Incremental Conversion (ICNV)

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Initial system release is & - Unicode migration only possible after &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IU738 - Initial system release is & - Unicode migration only possible after & ?

  The SAP error message IU738 indicates that there is an issue related to Unicode migration in your SAP system. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a Unicode conversion on a system that is not at the required initial release level.
  
  Cause:
  The error message IU738 is triggered when:
  
  The initial system release of your SAP system is not compatible with the Unicode migration process you are trying to execute.
  The system must be at a specific release level to support Unicode migration, and if it is below that level, the migration cannot proceed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Current Release: Verify the current release of your SAP system. You can do this by using transaction code SINFO or by checking the system status in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  Upgrade the System: If your system is below the required release level for Unicode migration, you will need to upgrade