How To Fix AQV898 - Convert first

AQV898 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 898

• Message text: Convert first

What causes this issue?

Before you can work with queries, functional areas or user groups in
the present work area, you must convert these objects.

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?

Have your system administrator convert the objects. The Release Notes
for the ABAP query in Release 4.0A describe how to perform this
conversion.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQV898 - Convert first ?

  The SAP error message AQV898 "Convert first" typically occurs in the context of data conversion or transformation processes within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with data types or formats that need to be converted before further processing can occur.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The system is trying to perform an operation on data that is not in the expected format or type. For example, attempting to perform arithmetic operations on a string instead of a numeric value.
  Conversion Logic: There may be a missing or incorrect conversion step in the data processing logic, leading to the system not being able to interpret the data correctly.
  Incomplete Data: The data being processed may be incomplete or not fully populated, leading to issues when the system attempts to convert or manipulate it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AQV898 error, consider the following steps:
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types of the fields involved in the