How To Fix UMGLOG211 - SUMG scans must not run in a non Unicode System (&1).

UMGLOG211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 211

• Message text: SUMG scans must not run in a non Unicode System (&1).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMGLOG211 - SUMG scans must not run in a non Unicode System (&1). ?

  The SAP error message UMGLOG211 indicates that SUMG (Software Update Manager for Unicode) scans must not run in a non-Unicode system. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a process that is intended for Unicode systems on a non-Unicode SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the Software Update Manager (SUM) is being executed in a non-Unicode environment. SUM is designed to work with Unicode systems, and if it detects that the system is non-Unicode, it will throw this error to prevent any potential issues that could arise from running Unicode-specific processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you have a few options:
  
  
  Check System Type: Verify whether your SAP system is indeed a non-Unicode system. You can do this by checking the system settings or using transaction code RSPFPAR to view the system parameters.
  
  
  Convert to Unicode: If your system is non-Unicode and you need to run processes that