How To Fix XW018 - Codepage &1 is not valid - Program ends - no updates

XW018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Codepage &1 is not valid - Program ends - no updates

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW018 - Codepage &1 is not valid - Program ends - no updates ?

  The SAP error message XW018 indicates that there is an issue with the code page configuration in the SAP system. Specifically, the message states that the specified code page (&1) is not valid, which leads to the termination of the program and prevents any updates from occurring.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Code Page: The code page specified in the system settings is not recognized or is incorrectly configured.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the system configuration related to character encoding, especially if the system is handling multiple languages or character sets.
  Transport Issues: If the error occurs after a transport, it could be due to an incorrect or missing configuration in the target system.
  Database Issues: The database might not support the specified code page, leading to compatibility issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Code Page Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction RZ10 to check the profile parameters related to code pages.
  Ensure that the code page specified is valid and supported by your