How To Fix TD329 - SAP characters &1 and &2 are not unique in character set &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 329

• Message text: SAP characters &1 and &2 are not unique in character set &3

What causes this issue?

Two different SAP characters have identical codes in a certain
character set.

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?

Different characters must have different codes in a character set, so
that the character set can be unambiguously decoded. For example, the
SAP characters "space" and "exclam" (blank and exclamation mark) cannot
both be assigned the hex code "32". Please maintain the character set
and assign the characters different hex codes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD329 - SAP characters &1 and &2 are not unique in character set &3 ?

  The SAP error message TD329 indicates that there is a conflict in the character set where two characters are not unique. This typically occurs in the context of text elements, such as when defining texts in different languages or when working with character sets in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message TD329 is triggered when:
  
  Two characters (represented as &1 and &2) are found to be identical or conflicting within a specified character set (represented as &3).
  This can happen when there are duplicate entries or when the same character is defined in multiple ways within the same character set.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TD329 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Characters: Check the specific characters mentioned in the error message (represented by &1 and &2) and the character set (represented by &3). This will help you understand which characters are causing the conflict.
  
  
  Review Character Set Definitions: Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) to review the definitions of the character set. Look for any duplicate entries or conflicting definitions.
  
  
  Modify or Remove Duplicates: If you find that the same character is defined multiple times, you will need to modify or remove the duplicates to ensure that each character is unique within the character set.
  
  
  Check Language Settings: If the issue is related to language-specific texts, ensure that the texts are correctly defined for each language and that there are no overlaps.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are included in the appropriate transport requests for movement to other environments (e.g., QA, Production).
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink), SE37 (Function Module), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to TD329 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on character sets and text elements for further understanding of how they are managed within the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert who specializes in SAP character sets and text management.