Message type: E = Error
Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation
Message number: 493
Message text: This program does not support Unicode
You attempted to call up a program in a Unicode system that is not
Unicode-enabled.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
If you have both Unicode-enabled servers in action and servers that do
not support Unicode, then you should log onto a non Unicode system.
This program can be called up there.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
KY493
- This program does not support Unicode ?The SAP error message KY493, which states "This program does not support Unicode," typically occurs when you are trying to run a program or transaction that is not compatible with Unicode in an SAP system that is Unicode-enabled. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when using older custom programs, reports, or transactions that were developed before the introduction of Unicode support in SAP.
Cause: Non-Unicode Program: The program or transaction you are trying to execute is a non-Unicode program, which means it was developed in an environment that does not support Unicode character encoding. System Configuration: The SAP system is configured to run in Unicode mode, but the program you are trying to execute is not compatible with this mode. Legacy Code: Older ABAP code or third-party add-ons that have not been updated to support Unicode.
Solution: Check Program Compatibility: Verify if the program or transaction is indeed non-Unicode. You can do this by
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