How To Fix XS101 - Conversion into character set selected or no character set specified


XS101 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: XS - SAPconnect: All messages

  • Message number: 101

  • Message text: Conversion into character set selected or no character set specified

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have specified that the message text is to be converted into
    another character set but have not specified the target character set.

    How to fix this error?

    Specify the required target character set, including encoding if
    required.
    Or specify that the message text is not to be converted into another
    character set.

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XS101 - Details

  • The SAP error message XS101, which states "Conversion into character set selected or no character set specified," typically occurs in the context of SAP HANA or SAP XS (Extended Services) when there is an issue with character set conversion or when a character set is not specified for a particular operation.
    
    Cause: Character Set Mismatch: The error often arises when there is a mismatch between the character set of the data being processed and the character set expected by the system. This can happen when data is being imported or exported, or when there are interactions between different systems with varying character set configurations. No Character Set Specified: If a character set is not explicitly defined in the configuration or during a data operation, the system may not know how to handle the data, leading to this error. Data Corruption: Sometimes, the data itself may be corrupted or improperly encoded, which can trigger this

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