How To Fix UMG398 - Table TCPDB contains EBCDIC code pages.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMG - Message Class for the Unicode Migration Tool.

• Message number: 398

• Message text: Table TCPDB contains EBCDIC code pages.

What causes this issue?

An EBCDIC code page was found in table TCPDB which is not supported for
the Unicode conversion.
In order to ensure the correct conversion procedure, SPUMG reads the
table TCPDB to determine the system type (Single Codepage System,
Blended Codepage System or MDMP System). In non Unicode systems it is
essential that table TCPDB contains all codepages which are used in the
system. For Unicode conversions EBCDIC code pages are not supported.

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?

Please check with report RSCPINST that the system is configured
properly.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMG398 - Table TCPDB contains EBCDIC code pages. ?

  The SAP error message UMG398 indicates that the table TCPDB contains EBCDIC code pages, which is typically related to issues with character encoding in the SAP system. This error can occur when the system is trying to process data that is not compatible with the expected character set.
  Cause:
  
  EBCDIC Code Pages: The error arises because the TCPDB table, which is used to define code pages for character encoding, contains entries that are in EBCDIC format. EBCDIC (Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code) is a character encoding system used primarily on IBM mainframe systems, and it is not compatible with ASCII or Unicode formats commonly used in modern systems.
  Data Migration or Integration Issues: If data has been migrated from an EBCDIC-based system to an SAP system, or if there are integrations with systems that use EBCDIC, this can lead to inconsistencies in character encoding.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check TCPDB Table: Review the entries in the TCPDB table to identify any EBCDIC code pages. You can do this by executing a SQL query or using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the table.
  Update Code Pages: If you find EBCDIC code pages, you may need to update them to use compatible code pages (like ASCII or Unicode). This may involve:
  
  Changing the code page settings in the SAP system.
  Ensuring that any data being imported or processed is in the correct format.
  
  
  Data Conversion: If you are migrating data from an EBCDIC system, consider using data conversion tools or scripts to convert the data to a compatible format before importing it into SAP.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for information on character encoding and code pages.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Builder), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) for troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.