How To Fix APO_BAPI054 - GUID &1 could not be converted to GUID32

APO_BAPI054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 054

• Message text: GUID &1 could not be converted to GUID32

What causes this issue?

You have tried to convert an internal GUID to a GUID of length 32 (CHAR
32).
This resulted in an error.

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 APO_BAPI054 - GUID &1 could not be converted to GUID32 ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI054 indicating that "GUID &1 could not be converted to GUID32" typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the format or validity of a GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid GUID Format: The GUID provided may not be in the correct format or may contain invalid characters.
  Data Type Mismatch: The system may be expecting a GUID32 format, but the input provided is in a different format (e.g., GUID64).
  Corrupted Data: The GUID might be corrupted or not properly generated, leading to conversion issues.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that affect how GUIDs are handled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the GUID Format: Ensure that the GUID being passed is in the correct format. A GUID32 typically has a specific structure (e.g., 32 hexadecimal characters).
  Validate Input Data: Before processing, validate the input data to ensure that