How To Fix PO146 - Character set & deleted

PO146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Character set & deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO146 - Character set & deleted ?

  The SAP error message PO146 "Character set & deleted" typically indicates that there is an issue with the character set configuration in the SAP system. This error can occur when the character set that is being referenced has been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Character Set: The character set that is being used in a particular context (like a purchase order or document) has been deleted from the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the character set configuration in the SAP system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may reference a character set that does not exist in the current SAP environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Character Set Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) and check the character set settings.
  Ensure that the character set in question is still available and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Restore Deleted Character Set:
  
  If the character set has been deleted, you may