How To Fix RSM1605 - Hexadecimal->Character conversion for '&1' not possible in this code page

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM1 - Messages for AWB, Scheduler and Monitor (new)

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Hexadecimal->Character conversion for '&1' not possible in this code page

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1605 - Hexadecimal->Character conversion for '&1' not possible in this code page ?

  The SAP error message RSM1605 indicates that there is an issue with converting hexadecimal values to character values in a specific code page. This typically occurs when the system encounters a character that cannot be represented in the specified code page, leading to conversion failures.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Character Encoding: The hexadecimal value being processed contains characters that are not valid in the target code page. This can happen if the data being imported or processed contains characters from a different encoding that cannot be represented in the current code page.
  Incorrect Code Page Settings: The code page settings for the SAP system or the specific session may not be configured correctly, leading to mismatches in character representation.
  Data Corruption: The data being processed may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to invalid hexadecimal values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Code Page Settings: Ensure that the code page settings for your SAP system and the session are correctly configured. You can check the code page settings in transaction AL11 or by using the RZ10 transaction to view profile parameters.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being processed to ensure that it does not contain invalid characters. If you are importing data, ensure that the source data is in the correct format and encoding.
  Use Correct Encoding: If you are working with external data sources, ensure that the data is encoded in a format compatible with the SAP system's code page. You may need to convert the data to the appropriate encoding before processing it in SAP.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your code to catch and manage conversion errors gracefully. This can help prevent the application from crashing and provide more informative error messages.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling character conversion issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Code Pages: Code pages define the character set used by the system. Common code pages include UTF-8, ISO-8859-1, and others. Ensure that the code page used supports all characters in your data.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more information on character encoding and handling data imports/exports.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) for debugging and analyzing issues related to data processing.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.