How To Fix SEG028 - Code page type could not be determined (rc = &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEG - Code Page Segments

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Code page type could not be determined (rc = &)

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while calling function module 'SCP_GET_CODEPAGE_KIND'.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the syslog (transaction SM21).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEG028 - Code page type could not be determined (rc = &) ?

  The SAP error message SEG028, which states "Code page type could not be determined (rc = &)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the character encoding or code page settings in the SAP system. This can happen during various operations, such as data import/export, text processing, or when dealing with different languages.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Code Page Configuration: The system may not have the necessary code page configuration for the specific language or character set being used.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being processed may contain characters that are not supported by the current code page settings.
  Transport Issues: If the data was transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies in code page settings between the source and target systems.
  Database Issues: The underlying database may not support the required character set or code page.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Code Page Settings:
  
  Go to transaction RZ10 to check the profile parameters related to code pages. Ensure that the correct code page is set for your system.
  Verify the settings in transaction RZ11 for parameters like icm/HTTP/verify_client and icm/HTTP/verify_server.
  
  
  
  Adjust Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in the user profile (transaction SU01) are correctly configured.
  Check if the language used in the data matches the language settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being processed to ensure it does not contain unsupported characters. You may need to clean or transform the data before processing.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the issue arises after a transport, check the transport configuration and ensure that the code pages are consistent between the source and target systems.
  
  
  
  Database Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the database is configured to support the required character set. This may involve checking the database settings or even migrating to a different character set if necessary.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to code pages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on code pages and character sets.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RZ10, RZ11, SU01, and SE38 for debugging and configuration.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.