How To Fix AUT068 - Table contains a field in hexadecimal format

AUT068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUT - Messages for Enhancement for Audit Trails

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Table contains a field in hexadecimal format

What causes this issue?

Table &V1& contains data in hexadecimal format. An evaluation in
transaction <AB>AUT10</> also displays the data in hexadecimal format.

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?

Check whether logging is relevant for this table. You may have to select
an alternative way of logging and evaluating.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUT068 - Table contains a field in hexadecimal format ?

  The SAP error message AUT068 indicates that there is a field in a table that is stored in hexadecimal format, which is not compatible with the expected format for certain operations or functions. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to process or manipulate data that is not in the expected format, leading to issues in data handling or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hexadecimal Data: The field in question contains data that is stored in hexadecimal format, which may not be directly interpretable by the application or function you are trying to use.
  Data Type Mismatch: The operation being performed expects a different data type (e.g., character or numeric) rather than hexadecimal.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the data model or the way the data is being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Data Conversion: Convert the hexadecimal data to the appropriate format that the application expects. This can often be done using built-in SAP functions