How To Fix 32039 - Maintain the field conversion table for rec.type &, vers. &, ext.field &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 32 - HR: Public Sector Austria

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Maintain the field conversion table for rec.type &, vers. &, ext.field &

What causes this issue?

Table Field Conversion (T5A1M) does not contain an entry for record type
&V1&, version &V2& and external field name &V3&.

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?

Maintain table Field Conversion (T5A1M) for record type &V1&, version
&V2& and external field name &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 32039 - Maintain the field conversion table for rec.type &, vers. &, ext.field & ?

  The SAP error message 32039, which states "Maintain the field conversion table for rec.type &, vers. &, ext.field &," typically occurs in the context of data migration or data transfer processes, particularly when dealing with the Data Transfer Workbench (DTW) or similar tools. This error indicates that there is a missing or incorrectly configured field conversion entry in the system for a specific record type, version, and external field.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Conversion Entry: The field conversion table does not have an entry for the specified record type, version, and external field.
  Incorrect Configuration: The field conversion table may be incorrectly configured, leading to mismatches between the source data and the expected format in SAP.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration, if the mapping of fields is not properly defined, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Field Conversion Table:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD2 or OBD3 (depending on your SAP version) to access the field conversion table.
  Check for the specific record type, version, and external field mentioned in the error message.
  If the entry is missing, create a new entry with the correct mapping.
  Ensure that the data types and formats match the expected values in SAP.
  
  
  
  Review Data Mapping:
  
  Review the data mapping configuration to ensure that all necessary fields are correctly mapped from the source to the target.
  Make sure that the external fields in your data source correspond to the fields in SAP.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or guides related to data migration and field conversion to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run of the data transfer to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the details of the error and the steps you have taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBD2 (Maintain Field Conversion Table) and OBD3 (Display Field Conversion Table).
  Data Migration Tools: Understand the tools you are using for data migration, such as the Data Transfer Workbench (DTW) or LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 32039 and ensure that your data migration or transfer process runs smoothly.