How To Fix 26195 - Error while converting short text &

26195 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Error while converting short text &

What causes this issue?

The short text in the language & could not be converted to capitols.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26195 - Error while converting short text & ?

  The SAP error message 26195, which states "Error while converting short text &," typically occurs when there is an issue with the conversion of short text fields in SAP. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data uploads, report generation, or when processing certain transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Characters: The short text may contain invalid characters that cannot be processed or converted.
  Data Length Exceeded: The length of the short text may exceed the allowed limit for the field in the database.
  Encoding Issues: There may be issues with character encoding, especially if the data is coming from an external source.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the data being processed.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the short text field may not match the expected type in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Invalid Characters: Review the short text for any special or invalid characters