How To Fix 29851 - Error converting field & &

29851 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Error converting field & &

What causes this issue?

Please ask your system administrator.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29851 - Error converting field & & ?

  The SAP error message "29851 Error converting field & &" typically indicates that there is an issue with data conversion in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data uploads, report generation, or when processing transactions. The error message usually includes two placeholders (represented by "& &") that indicate the specific fields or data elements involved in the conversion issue.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being processed may not match the expected data type for the field. For example, trying to convert a string to a numeric type when the string contains non-numeric characters.
  Invalid Data Format: The data may not be in the correct format. For instance, date formats or currency formats that do not conform to the expected standards.
  Null or Empty Values: Attempting to convert a null or empty value can lead to this error, especially if the target field does not allow nulls.
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