How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW_GLO_010070 - Error when checking Unicode

/SAPDMC/LSMW_GLO_010070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW_GLO_010 -

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Error when checking Unicode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_GLO_010070 - Error when checking Unicode ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_GLO_010070 typically occurs during the execution of the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) when there is an issue related to Unicode checks. This error indicates that there is a problem with the data being processed, particularly in relation to Unicode compatibility.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Unicode Data: The data being imported may contain characters that are not compatible with Unicode. This can happen if the source data is in a different encoding format (e.g., ASCII, ISO-8859-1) and contains characters that cannot be represented in Unicode.
  Incorrect Data Format: The data file may not be formatted correctly, leading to issues during the conversion process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the LSMW configuration or the way the project is set up, particularly in relation to the handling of character sets.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Encoding: Ensure that the source data file is in the correct encoding format. If the data is not in Unicode, convert it