How To Fix 12871 - &1 data records found for conversion

12871 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 871

• Message text: &1 data records found for conversion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12871 - &1 data records found for conversion ?

  The SAP error message "12871 &1 data records found for conversion" typically occurs during data conversion processes, such as when using the SAP Data Transfer Workbench (DTW) or during data migration activities. This error indicates that the system has found a certain number of data records that need to be converted, but there may be issues preventing the conversion from proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Format Issues: The data records may not be in the expected format, leading to conversion failures.
  Missing Required Fields: Some required fields may be missing in the data records, which can cause the conversion process to halt.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data that prevent successful conversion.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the conversion tool or in the SAP system can lead to this error.
  Mapping Errors: If the mapping between source and target fields is incorrect, it can result in conversion issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Format: Ensure