How To Fix RIN028 - MS Word Editor requires code page 1810 for Hebrew on Non-Unicode systems

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RIN - RSCPINST

• Message number: 028

• Message text: MS Word Editor requires code page 1810 for Hebrew on Non-Unicode systems

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Refer to SAP Note 742662.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RIN028 - MS Word Editor requires code page 1810 for Hebrew on Non-Unicode systems ?

  The SAP error message RIN028 indicates that the MS Word Editor requires code page 1810 for Hebrew on Non-Unicode systems. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to use Hebrew characters in a non-Unicode environment, which does not support the necessary character encoding.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Unicode System: The system is configured to use a non-Unicode code page that does not support Hebrew characters.
  Missing Code Page: The required code page (1810) for Hebrew is not installed or configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in the SAP system may not be properly configured to support Hebrew.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Switch to Unicode: If possible, consider migrating your SAP system to a Unicode environment. Unicode supports a wide range of characters, including Hebrew, and would eliminate this issue.
  
  
  Install Code Page 1810: If migrating to Unicode is not feasible, you may need to install or configure code page 1810 in your SAP system. This can typically be done by:
  
  Accessing the SAP kernel and ensuring that the necessary language packs and code pages are installed.
  Consulting with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the system is configured to support Hebrew.
  
  
  
  Adjust Language Settings: Ensure that the language settings in your SAP user profile are set to support Hebrew. This can be done by:
  
  Going to the user profile settings in SAP and checking the language settings.
  Making sure that Hebrew is included in the list of supported languages.
  
  
  
  Check MS Word Configuration: Ensure that the MS Word Editor is properly configured to handle Hebrew text. This may involve:
  
  Installing the necessary language packs for MS Word.
  Configuring the language settings in MS Word to support Hebrew.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to RIN028 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on character sets and code pages for more detailed information on how to configure your system for different languages.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps.
  
  By addressing the code page configuration and ensuring that both the SAP system and MS Word are set up to handle Hebrew, you should be able to resolve the RIN028 error.