How To Fix 5K701 - &4 - Business Logic error during data conversion

5K701 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 701

• Message text: &4 - Business Logic error during data conversion

What causes this issue?

An error was encountered when attempting to pass the proposed Infotype
record through the infotype's Business Logic.

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

System Response

Once the system encounters a Business Logic error, it will halt further
creation of the Infotype. A message is generated to indicate the
nature of the problem that was encountered. The Infotype cannot
be created until the problem is resolved.
Since the four Tax Framework Infotypes are inter-related, other
infotypes to be converted for the employee relating to the same IT0224
record will not be created until the problem is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use transaction PA30 to review the employee's Infotype 0224 record
for the time frame indicated. The data which caused the Business Logic
can be corrected through this record. When the problem has been
corrected, use the Conversion program to convert the employee's
records.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K701 - &4 - Business Logic error during data conversion ?

  The SAP error message 5K701 &4, which indicates a "Business Logic error during data conversion," typically arises during data migration or conversion processes in SAP systems. This error suggests that there is an issue with the business logic applied to the data being processed, which could be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: The data being converted may not meet the required business rules or constraints defined in the target system. This could include invalid values, missing mandatory fields, or incorrect data formats.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not align with the data being processed. This could involve settings related to master data, transaction data, or specific business processes.
  
  
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or user exits in the data conversion process, they may be causing the error due to unexpected data conditions.
  
  
  Version Compatibility: If the data is being migrated from an older version of SAP