How To Fix PO161 - Invalid character set

PO161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Invalid character set

What causes this issue?

The specified character set does not exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If the name of the character set is typed correctly, cancel the
operation and return to the main menu of the transaction. Choose the
menu option 'Character sets' and add the required character set. Once
the character set is added, you can use it to maintain printer types.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PO161 - Details

• The SAP error message PO161 "Invalid character set" typically occurs when there is an issue with the character encoding being used in a particular context, such as when processing data in a purchase order (PO) or when interfacing with external systems. This error can arise due to various reasons, including incorrect settings in the SAP system, issues with data input, or problems with the integration of external systems.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Character Set Configuration: The character set defined in the SAP system may not match the character set of the incoming data or the expected output.
  Data Input Issues: If the data being processed contains characters that are not supported by the defined character set, this error can occur.
  Integration Problems: When interfacing with external systems (like EDI or other applications), mismatches in character encoding can lead to this error.
  Database Issues: If the database is not configured to support certain character sets, it may lead