How To Fix RSDS172 - Character field &1, value '&2' contains characs. that cannot be displayed


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

  • Message number: 172

  • Message text: Character field &1, value '&2' contains characs. that cannot be displayed

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  • What causes this issue?

    Field &V1& contains control characters that cannot be displayed, for
    example HEX 00.

    System Response

    The value was declined.

    How to fix this error?

    Change the data in the data source, or change the data type of field
    &V1& to RAW and transform the data in the transformation.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS172 - Character field &1, value '&2' contains characs. that cannot be displayed ?
    The SAP error message RSDS172 indicates that a character field in your data contains characters that cannot be displayed. This typically occurs when there are special characters or non-printable characters in the data that the system cannot render properly.
    
    Cause: Invalid Characters: The data being processed contains characters that are not supported by the character set used in your SAP system. Data Corruption: The data might be corrupted or improperly encoded, leading to the presence of invalid characters. Data Source Issues: If the data is being pulled from an external source, it may contain characters that are not compatible with SAP's character encoding.
    Solution: Identify the Field: Check the field indicated in the error message (represented by &1) and the specific value (represented by &2) that is causing the issue. Data Cleansing: Review the data for any invalid or special characters. You may need to cleanse the data by removing or replacing these characters. Encoding Check: Ensure that

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