How To Fix PO217 - Character set & is already in use

PO217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Character set & is already in use

What causes this issue?

This character set cannot be deleted because it is used in other
tables.

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?

To delete the character set, proceed as follows:
-- Press F3 to return to the list of character sets.
-- From the list, call the delete function again. You will see a list
of tables, in which this character set is used.
-- You must delete the character set from the tables before you can
delete it from the list of character sets.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO217 - Character set & is already in use ?

  The SAP error message PO217, which states "Character set & is already in use," typically occurs when there is an attempt to use a character set that is already assigned to another object or is in use in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating or modifying documents, reports, or other objects that require a specific character set.
  
  Cause:
  
  Character Set Conflict: The character set you are trying to assign is already being used by another object in the system.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the character set is not properly released or is incorrectly assigned.
  Concurrent Usage: If multiple users or processes are trying to use the same character set simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Character Set Usage:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check where the character set is being used.
  Identify the objects that are currently