How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING173 - Undefined code page &1 used in document &2

SRF_AUTHORING173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Undefined code page &1 used in document &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING173 - Undefined code page &1 used in document &2 ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING173 indicates that there is an issue with the code page being used in a document. This error typically arises when the system encounters a code page that is not defined or recognized in the context of the document being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Code Page: The error suggests that the document is trying to use a code page that has not been defined in the SAP system. This can happen if the document was created in an environment that uses a different code page or if there was a misconfiguration in the system settings.
  Incorrect Document Encoding: The document may have been encoded in a format that is not supported by the SAP system, leading to the undefined code page error.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP system, particularly related to character sets and code pages.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Encoding: Verify the encoding of the