How To Fix /STTPEC/WHS_MSG303 - Encoding of BIZSTEP: Unknown encoding format >&1<

/STTPEC/WHS_MSG303 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STTPEC/WHS_MSG -

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Encoding of BIZSTEP: Unknown encoding format >&1<

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STTPEC/WHS_MSG303 - Encoding of BIZSTEP: Unknown encoding format >&1< ?

  The SAP error message /STTPEC/WHS_MSG303 Encoding of BIZSTEP: Unknown encoding format >&1 typically indicates that there is an issue with the encoding format specified for a BIZSTEP in the SAP system. This error can occur in scenarios involving Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or Business Process Integration (BPI) where specific encoding formats are expected for data processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Encoding Format: The error suggests that the encoding format specified for the BIZSTEP is not recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo, an unsupported encoding format, or a misconfiguration in the settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: The BIZSTEP configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to interpret the encoding format.
  Data Corruption: If the data being processed has been corrupted or improperly formatted, it may lead to this error.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the versions of the components involved in the BIZSTEP processing, leading