How To Fix MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR072 - Unicode files are not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR - Messages for Package MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Unicode files are not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR072 - Unicode files are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR072 indicates that there is an issue with the file format being used in a data extraction process. Specifically, it states that "Unicode files are not allowed." This typically occurs when the system is expecting a non-Unicode file format, but a Unicode file is being provided instead.
  Cause:
  
  File Format Mismatch: The extraction process is configured to work with non-Unicode files (e.g., ANSI or other legacy formats), but the file being processed is in Unicode format (UTF-8 or UTF-16).
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the SAP system or the specific data extraction program may not be set up to handle Unicode files.
  Data Source: The source of the data may be generating files in Unicode format, which is incompatible with the expected input for the extraction process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Convert the File: Convert the Unicode file to a non-Unicode format. This can be done using various text editors or conversion tools that allow you to save the file in a different encoding (e.g., ANSI).
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings of the data extraction process in SAP. Ensure that it is set up to accept Unicode files if that is the intended format.
  Use a Different Program: If the extraction program does not support Unicode files, consider using a different program or method that does support Unicode.
  Update SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this issue. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or updates that improve compatibility with different file formats.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific extraction program you are using. It may provide insights into supported file formats and configurations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  File Encoding Tools: Familiarize yourself with tools that can convert file encodings, such as Notepad++, iconv (command-line tool), or other text processing utilities.
  
  By addressing the file format issue and ensuring compatibility with the extraction process, you should be able to resolve the error message MDP_BS_EXTRACTOR072.