How To Fix LQ048 - Code page of appl. server (&1) cannot be used for language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LQ - Proposal Pool Management

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Code page of appl. server (&1) cannot be used for language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LQ048 - Code page of appl. server (&1) cannot be used for language &2 ?

  The SAP error message LQ048 indicates that there is a mismatch between the code page of the application server and the language being used. This typically occurs when the application server is configured to use a specific code page that does not support the character set required for the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Code Page Mismatch: The application server is set to a code page that does not support the characters of the specified language.
  Language Configuration: The language you are trying to use is not supported by the current code page of the application server.
  Incorrect System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to handle multiple languages or character sets.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Code Page Settings:
  
  Verify the code page settings of the application server. You can do this by checking the instance profile of the application server.
  Ensure that the code page supports the language you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Change Language Settings:
  
  If the application server's code page cannot be changed, consider using a different language that is compatible with the current code page.
  
  
  
  Modify Instance Profile:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the instance profile to change the code page. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the instance profile (usually found in the SAP directory).
  Modifying the icm/HTTP/port or rdisp/codepage parameters to a compatible code page.
  Restarting the application server for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation for a list of supported languages and their corresponding code pages. This can help you determine which code pages are compatible with the languages you need.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Code Pages: A code page is a character encoding system that defines how characters are represented in binary form. Different languages may require different code pages.
  SAP Language Support: SAP supports multiple languages, but each language may have specific requirements regarding the code page.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RZ10 to manage instance profiles and SMLT to manage language settings in the SAP system.
  
  By addressing the code page settings and ensuring compatibility with the desired language, you should be able to resolve the LQ048 error.