How To Fix SCPRFC016 - Internal error: Save string with forbidden characters

SCPRFC016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCPRFC -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Internal error: Save string with forbidden characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCPRFC016 - Internal error: Save string with forbidden characters ?

  The SAP error message SCPRFC016 "Internal error: Save string with forbidden characters" typically indicates that there is an issue with the data being processed in a remote function call (RFC). This error arises when the system encounters characters in the data that are not allowed or are considered forbidden in the context of the operation being performed.
  Causes:
  
  Forbidden Characters: The data being sent or received may contain special characters or control characters that are not permitted in the RFC context.
  Data Encoding Issues: There may be a mismatch in character encoding between the systems involved in the RFC call.
  Invalid Data Format: The data structure being used may not conform to the expected format, leading to the inclusion of invalid characters.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain characters or data formats.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Data Validation: Check the data being sent in the RFC call for any forbidden characters. Remove