How To Fix SCPRFC005 - Internal error: Memory string with illegal code page: &1

SCPRFC005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCPRFC -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Internal error: Memory string with illegal code page: &1

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SCPRFC005 - Details

• The SAP error message SCPRFC005, which indicates an "Internal error: Memory string with illegal code page: &1," typically arises in the context of Remote Function Calls (RFC) when there is an issue with character encoding or code page settings. This error can occur when the system encounters a string that is not properly encoded or is using an unsupported code page.
  Causes:
  
  Character Encoding Mismatch: The data being processed may contain characters that are not supported by the specified code page.
  Incorrect Code Page Configuration: The SAP system or the connected system may have mismatched code page settings, leading to the inability to interpret certain characters.
  Data Corruption: The data being sent or received may be corrupted or improperly formatted, causing the RFC to fail.
  Incompatible System Versions: If the systems involved in the RFC call are running different versions of SAP or have different configurations, this can lead to encoding issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Code Page Settings:
  
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