How To Fix 56163 - Conversion from &1 to &2 is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56 - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Conversion from &1 to &2 is not possible

What causes this issue?

Currency conversion from &V1& to &V2& is not possible.

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?

Please check table TCURR. It could also be advisable to check the basic
currency in table TCURV.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56163 - Conversion from &1 to &2 is not possible ?

  The SAP error message 56163 indicates that there is a problem with data type conversion in your SAP system. Specifically, it states that a conversion from one data type (&1) to another (&2) is not possible. This error typically arises in ABAP programs or during data processing when the system attempts to convert data types that are incompatible.
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Data Types: The most common cause is that the source and target data types are not compatible. For example, trying to convert a character string to a numeric type when the string does not represent a valid number.
  Null or Empty Values: If the source value is null or empty, the conversion may fail if the target type does not allow nulls.
  Length Mismatch: If the source data exceeds the length of the target data type, the conversion will fail.
  Incorrect Data Format: The format of the data being converted may not match the expected format for the target type (e.g., date formats).
  Custom Code Issues: If the error occurs in custom ABAP code, there may be logical errors in the conversion logic.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types involved in the conversion. Ensure that they are compatible and that the source data can be converted to the target type.
  Validate Input Data: Before performing the conversion, validate the input data to ensure it meets the requirements for conversion (e.g., check for nulls, correct formats).
  Use Appropriate Conversion Functions: Utilize built-in ABAP functions for conversion, such as CONVERT_TO_STRING, CONVERT_TO_DATE, or CONVERT_TO_NUMERIC, which handle many common conversion scenarios.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your code to catch conversion errors and provide meaningful messages or fallback logic.
  Debugging: If the error occurs in custom code, use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify the exact point of failure and the values being processed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the ABAP documentation for details on data types and conversion functions.
  Community Forums: Look for discussions in SAP community forums or platforms like SAP Community or Stack Overflow for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.