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How To Fix STREX003 - Error during conversion of text from UTF-8 to the current codepage


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: STREX - Message for TREX ABAP Client

  • Message number: 003

  • Message text: Error during conversion of text from UTF-8 to the current codepage

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  • What causes this issue?

    During the conversion of text from UTF-8 to the current system codepage
    an error occurred.

    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?

    Text to be converted: "&V1&"

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STREX003 - Error during conversion of text from UTF-8 to the current codepage ?

    The SAP error message STREX003 indicates that there is an issue with converting text from UTF-8 encoding to the current code page of the SAP system. This typically occurs when the system encounters characters in the UTF-8 encoded text that cannot be represented in the current code page.

    Causes:

    1. Incompatible Characters: The text being processed contains characters that are not supported by the current code page. For example, if the current code page is set to a single-byte character set (like ISO-8859-1), it may not support certain multi-byte characters found in UTF-8.
    2. Incorrect Code Page Settings: The SAP system may not be configured to handle the required character set properly.
    3. Data Corruption: The data being processed may be corrupted or improperly encoded, leading to conversion errors.
    4. External Data Sources: If the text is coming from an external source (like a file or database), the encoding of that source may not match the expected encoding in SAP.

    Solutions:

    1. Check Code Page Settings: Ensure that the SAP system's code page is set correctly to support the characters you are trying to process. You can check the code page settings in transaction RZ10 or RZ11.
    2. Use a Compatible Encoding: If possible, convert the text to a compatible encoding before processing it in SAP. This may involve changing the source data or using a different method to import the data.
    3. Data Validation: Validate the data being processed to ensure it does not contain unsupported characters. You can use tools or scripts to clean the data before importing it into SAP.
    4. Error Handling: Implement error handling in your ABAP code to catch and manage conversion errors gracefully. This can help prevent the application from crashing and allow for logging of problematic data.
    5. SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that may resolve specific encoding issues.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) to write custom programs for handling text conversion and error logging.
    • Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on character sets and encoding for more detailed information on how to manage text data in SAP.
    • Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.

    If the problem persists after trying these solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.

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