How To Fix TD588 - No character set was maintained in TSYST for & system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 588

• Message text: No character set was maintained in TSYST for & system

What causes this issue?

A character set was not maintained in table TSYST for the active SAP
System &V1&.

System Response

The word processing system is not able to format texts as it does not
have the necessary information about the system character set. This is
found in TSYST.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the system character set for the active system $ in table
TSYST.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD588 - No character set was maintained in TSYST for & system ?

  The SAP error message TD588 indicates that there is no character set maintained in the system table TSYST for the specified system. This can lead to issues with data processing, especially when dealing with different languages or character encodings.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The system configuration is incomplete or incorrect.
  The character set has not been defined for the SAP system in the TSYST table.
  There may be issues with the system's installation or configuration, particularly if it was recently set up or migrated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TD588 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check TSYST Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 to access the Data Dictionary.
  Enter the table name TSYST and display its contents.
  Verify if the character set for your system is defined. If it is missing, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Character Set:
  
  If the character set is not maintained, you can add it by using transaction code SE16 or SE11.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator to determine the appropriate character set for your system (e.g., UTF-8, ISO-8859-1, etc.).
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the system is properly configured. This may involve checking the installation parameters or system profile settings.
  You can also check the instance profile parameters related to character sets.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue occurred after a transport request, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  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 can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Restart the System:
  
  In some cases, after making changes to the TSYST table or system configuration, it may be necessary to restart the SAP system for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Character Sets: Understanding character sets is crucial, especially in multi-language environments. Ensure that the character set you choose supports all the languages and characters you need.
  SAP Basis Team: Collaborate with your SAP Basis team for any changes to system configurations or for assistance in troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on character sets and system configuration.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.