How To Fix UMGLOG174 - Control Character U+0000 could not be represented in system codepage.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMGLOG - Message class for the SPUMG Main Log

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Control Character U+0000 could not be represented in system codepage.

What causes this issue?

Transaction SPUMG attempted to use the control character U+0000 for the
correct handling of "Invalid Languages". But the character U+0000 could
not be represented in the system codepage of the application server.

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 open a message on component BC-I18-UNI referring to this message
number. Nevertheless you can proceed with the Unicode conversion
preparation in SPUMG. This problem has no impact on the quality of
preparation.

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 UMGLOG174 - Control Character U+0000 could not be represented in system codepage. ?

  The SAP error message UMGLOG174 indicates that there is an issue with a control character (specifically U+0000, which is the null character) that cannot be represented in the system's code page. This typically occurs when data being processed contains characters that are not supported by the current character encoding of the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The presence of control characters or invalid characters in the data being processed, such as null characters, which are not allowed in many contexts.
  Code Page Mismatch: The system's code page does not support certain characters present in the data. This can happen if the data is coming from an external source that uses a different encoding.
  Data Import/Export Issues: When importing or exporting data, if the source or target system uses a different character set, it can lead to such errors.
  
  Solution:
  
  Data Cleansing: Review and cleanse the data to remove or replace invalid characters. This can be done using data processing tools or scripts to filter out control characters.
  Change Code Page: If feasible, consider changing the system's code page to one that supports the required characters. This is a more complex solution and may require significant changes to the system.
  Use Proper Encoding: Ensure that any data being imported or exported is encoded in a format compatible with the SAP system's code page. For example, if the system uses UTF-8, ensure that the data is also in UTF-8.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this issue. SAP frequently releases updates that can resolve known issues.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your data processing logic to catch and manage such errors gracefully.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Code Pages: Understanding the code pages supported by your SAP system can help in diagnosing and resolving character-related issues. You can find this information in the SAP documentation or by consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  Data Migration Tools: If you are migrating data into SAP, consider using SAP's data migration tools, which often include features to handle character encoding issues.
  Testing: After making changes, thoroughly test the data processing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues have been introduced.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP technical team for further assistance.