TR Transport from Unicode to Non Unicode(ECC 6.0 to 4.6)

[Former Member]

Hi All,

We have an requirement in which we have to move a TR from Unicode to Non Unicode(ECC 6.0 to 4.6). When we try to move the TR its giving error.

I came to know that it is possible to move the TR from Unicode to Non Unicode.

Can anyone give some inputs on how to move it effectively or the procedure for moving it.

P.S: We have the Data and Co files of the TR.

[Former Member]

Hello Harris,

have a look at the OSS. There're notes, describing the restrictions for transports between unicode and non- unicode systems and between systems with different releases, e.g. a problem could be, that some ABAP-statements used in unicode programs ECC6.0, aren't available in release 4.6.

Please also use the search functionality of the forums, before asking questions. I've seen several threads refering to this topic in the last month (also see [Rules of engagement|https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/wiki?path=/display/home/rulesofEngagement|Rule no. 1]).

Best regards

Stephan

[Former Member]

I had look at OSS notes 638357 and 80727 which weren't of much help. So I posted a new thread.

Can anyone please give me some inputs if they had faced any issues like this. How was the solution achieved.

[Former Member]

Hello Harris,

what error do you get?

Best regards

Stephan

[former_member226999]

If you are moving table data then it would be problem as the database in 4.6 would not be able handle unicode enabled data. (size difference). Also if you are transporting programs then there would be problem of syntax change errors.

Technically you can transport from 4.6c to ECC but not the other way round due to above issues.

Franc