How To Fix TD589 - An invalid 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: 589

• Message text: An invalid character set was maintained in TSYST for & system

What causes this issue?

An invalid character set was 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 information about the system character set. This is in TSYST.

How to fix this error?

Maintain a valid system character set in Table TSYST for the active
system $.
You can find the valid character sets via transaction SM40.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD589 - An invalid character set was maintained in TSYST for & system ?

  The SAP error message TD589 indicates that there is an issue with the character set configuration in the system. Specifically, it means that an invalid character set has been maintained in the system table TSYST for the specified SAP system. This can lead to problems with data processing, especially if the character set does not support the characters being used in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Character Set Configuration: The character set defined in the TSYST table does not match the expected or supported character set for the SAP system.
  Migration Issues: If the system has been migrated from another environment or upgraded, the character set may not have been properly configured.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to the TSYST table or incorrect entries during system setup can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check TSYST Table: 
  
  Use transaction code SE11 to view the TSYST table.
  Verify the character set defined for your system. It should match the expected character set for your SAP environment (e.g., UTF-8, ISO-8859-1, etc.).
  
  
  
  Correct the Character Set:
  
  If the character set is incorrect, you may need to update it to a valid character set. This typically requires administrative access and should be done with caution.
  You can use transaction code SE38 to run a report or transaction that allows you to change the character set.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: 
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on character set configuration.
  
  
  
  System Restart: 
  
  After making changes, it may be necessary to restart the SAP system for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After correcting the character set, perform tests to ensure that the system is functioning correctly and that data is being processed without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Character Sets: Understanding the different character sets supported by SAP and their implications on data processing is crucial. Common character sets include UTF-8, ISO-8859-1, and others.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on character set configuration and best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and experiences from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the TSYST table or if the issue persists, it is advisable to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.