How To Fix /SCWM/MFS456 - Variable byte code page &1 can lead to truncated or overlapping telegrams

/SCWM/MFS456 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MFS -

• Message number: 456

• Message text: Variable byte code page &1 can lead to truncated or overlapping telegrams

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/SCWM/MFS456 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/MFS456 Variable byte code page &1 can lead to truncated or overlapping telegrams is related to the handling of variable byte code pages in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and its integration with the Material Flow System (MFS). This error typically indicates that there is a configuration issue with the character encoding being used, which can lead to problems in communication between the SAP system and the material handling equipment (MHE).
  
  Cause:
  
  Character Encoding Mismatch: The error suggests that the variable byte code page being used is not compatible with the expected encoding. This can lead to issues where data is not transmitted correctly, resulting in truncated or overlapping telegrams.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the SAP system or in the MFS configuration can lead to this error. This includes settings related to the code page used for communication.
  Data Length Exceeding Limits: If the data