How To Fix TD571 - Character set & is not defined

TD571 - Overview

• 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