How To Fix /STTPEC/WHS_MSG304 - Encoding of DISPOSITION : Unknown encoding format >&1<

/STTPEC/WHS_MSG304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STTPEC/WHS_MSG -

• Message number: 304

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STTPEC/WHS_MSG304 - Encoding of DISPOSITION : Unknown encoding format >&1< ?

  The SAP error message /STTPEC/WHS_MSG304 Encoding of DISPOSITION : Unknown encoding format >&1 typically relates to issues with the encoding of data being processed in the SAP system, particularly in the context of warehouse management or logistics execution.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Encoding Format: The error indicates that the system encountered an unknown or unsupported encoding format for the DISPOSITION field. This could happen if the data being processed is not in the expected format or if there is a mismatch in the encoding settings.
  Data Corruption: If the data being sent to or processed by the system is corrupted or improperly formatted, it can lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the expected data formats, especially if there have been recent changes or updates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Encoding: Verify the encoding of the data being processed. Ensure that it matches the expected format for