How To Fix TD571 - Character set & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 571

• Message text: Character set & is not defined

What causes this issue?

The specified character set is not defined.

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?

Check whether the specified character set is defined in the SAP System.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD571 - Character set & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message TD571, which states "Character set & is not defined," typically occurs when there is an issue with the character set configuration in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data import/export, when processing text, or when dealing with specific character encodings.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Character Set: The character set specified in the system or in the data being processed is not defined in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings related to character sets.
  Data Import/Export: If you are importing or exporting data, the character set used in the file may not match any of the defined character sets in SAP.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or developments that specify a character set that is not recognized by the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Character Set Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code RZ10 to check the profile parameters related to character sets.
  Ensure that the character set you are trying to use is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Define the Character Set:
  
  If the character set is not defined, you may need to define it in the system. This typically requires administrative access and may involve modifying system settings.
  
  
  
  Review Data Files:
  
  If the error occurs during data import/export, check the character set used in the data files. Ensure that the files are encoded in a character set that is supported by SAP (e.g., UTF-8, ISO-8859-1).
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If the error is triggered by custom ABAP programs, review the code to ensure that it is not referencing an undefined character set. Modify the code to use a valid character set.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, after making changes to character set configurations, a system restart may be required for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for details on character set configurations and supported encodings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RZ10 (Profile Maintenance) and SE38 (ABAP Editor) for checking and modifying settings.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.