How To Fix TD591 - System character set could not be determined

TD591 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 591

• Message text: System character set could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The system character set, required for the text formatting, could not
be determined.

System Response

Text formatting is terminated.

How to fix this error?

The system character set is read from the function module
"SYSTEM_CODEPAGE" using a C call "C_SAPGPARM" from the R/3 profile. If
this error message appears, the C call return code value is other than
zero.
The function module "SYSTEM_CODEPAGE" is a central routine of the R/3
word processing system SAPscript.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD591 - System character set could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message TD591, which states "System character set could not be determined," typically occurs when the system is unable to identify the character set used for the database or the application server. This can lead to issues with data processing, especially when dealing with different languages or special characters.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the character set.
  Database Issues: The database might not have the correct character set defined, or there may be a mismatch between the database and the application server character sets.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects between systems, the character set may not be compatible.
  Missing or Corrupt Files: Essential files that define the character set may be missing or corrupt.
  Upgrade or Migration Issues: If the system has recently been upgraded or migrated, the character set settings may not have been carried over correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Parameters: Verify the system parameters