How To Fix /SMB/CHECK_FRAMEWORK023 - Local GUI is Set to unicode page

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CHECK_FRAMEWORK -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Local GUI is Set to unicode page

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CHECK_FRAMEWORK023 - Local GUI is Set to unicode page ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CHECK_FRAMEWORK023 Local GUI is Set to unicode page typically indicates an issue related to the character encoding settings of the SAP GUI (Graphical User Interface) on the client machine. This error often arises when there is a mismatch between the character encoding settings of the SAP GUI and the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Character Encoding Mismatch: The local SAP GUI is set to a Unicode page, but the SAP system or the specific transaction being accessed may not support Unicode or is expecting a different character encoding.
  
  Configuration Issues: The SAP GUI configuration may not be aligned with the server settings, leading to this error.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the version of the SAP GUI and the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check SAP GUI Settings:
  
  Open the SAP GUI.
  Go to the menu: Options > SAP GUI Options > Unicode.
  Ensure that the settings are appropriate for the SAP system you are connecting