How To Fix 12853 - Data record (&1, &2, &3, &4) already converted

12853 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Data record (&1, &2, &3, &4) already converted

What causes this issue?

The data record has already been converted.

Procedure for System Administrators

The ('VL' '215') message can be deleted manually via transaction SE16.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12853 - Data record (&1, &2, &3, &4) already converted ?

  The SAP error message 12853, which states "Data record (&1, &2, &3, &4) already converted," typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, such as when using the SAP Data Migration Workbench or during the execution of a data conversion program. This error indicates that the system has detected that the specified data record has already been processed or converted, and therefore, it cannot be converted again.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Processing: The most common cause of this error is that the data record identified by the parameters (&1, &2, &3, &4) has already been converted in a previous run of the conversion program.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the data migration process, leading to attempts to convert the same records multiple times.
  Data Integrity Issues: If the data records are not unique or if there are inconsistencies in the data, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Conversion Logs: Review the