How To Fix WL672 - System format cannot be established

WL672 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 672

• Message text: System format cannot be established

What causes this issue?

You tried to determine the current code page of the SAP system using the
function module SYSTEM_FORMAT. This failed.

System Response

Processing of archived data is code page dependent. Processing therefore
cannot be continued.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WL672 - Details

• The SAP error message WL672 "System format cannot be established" typically occurs in the context of SAP's logistics and warehouse management modules, particularly when there are issues related to the configuration of the system or the communication between different components.
  Causes:
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system format may not be properly configured in the SAP system settings. This can happen if the warehouse management system (WMS) is not set up correctly or if there are inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  Communication Problems: There may be issues with the communication between the SAP system and external systems or devices, such as barcode scanners or mobile devices used in the warehouse.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistent or missing data in the master data or transaction data can lead to this error. For example, if the system is expecting certain formats or data types that are not being provided.
  
  
  Version Compatibility: If there are different versions of SAP components or if the