How To Fix MLT006 - Non-UNICODE conversion: conversion failed

MLT006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MLT - Messages for Translation Tools

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Non-UNICODE conversion: conversion failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MLT006 - Non-UNICODE conversion: conversion failed ?

  The SAP error message MLT006 "Non-UNICODE conversion: conversion failed" typically occurs when there is an issue with character encoding during data conversion processes, particularly when dealing with non-UNICODE systems. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as data import/export, file uploads, or when interfacing with other systems.
  Causes:
  
  
  Character Encoding Mismatch: The source data may contain characters that cannot be represented in the target encoding format. For example, if you are trying to convert data from a Unicode system to a non-Unicode system, characters that are not supported in the non-Unicode character set will cause this error.
  
  
  Corrupted Data: The data being processed may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to conversion failures.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The system settings for character encoding may not be correctly configured, leading to mismatches during data processing.
  
  
  Unsupported Characters: The data may include special characters or symbols that are not supported in the target character set.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Character Encoding: Ensure