How To Fix SY189 - Conversion information for code pages & and & not found

SY189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Conversion information for code pages & and & not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY189 - Conversion information for code pages & and & not found ?

  The SAP error message SY189 indicates that there is a problem with the conversion information for code pages in the SAP system. This typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary conversion information for the specified code pages, which can lead to issues with data processing, especially when dealing with different character sets or languages.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Information: The error usually arises when the conversion table for the specified code pages is not available in the system. This can happen if the code pages are not installed or configured correctly.
  Incorrect Code Page Configuration: If the code pages are incorrectly configured in the system settings, it can lead to this error.
  System Upgrade or Migration Issues: If the system has been recently upgraded or migrated, some conversion tables may not have been properly transferred or configured.
  Custom Code or Third-Party Integrations: If there are custom programs or third-party integrations that rely