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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 or ABAP code to transform the data.
  
  For example, you can use the CONCATENATE statement in ABAP to convert hexadecimal values to a string format.
  
  
  
  Check Data Model: Review the data model and ensure that the fields are defined with the correct data types. If a field is not supposed to be in hexadecimal format, consider changing its definition in the database.
  
  
  Update Configuration: If the error is due to a configuration issue, review the relevant settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are correctly set up to handle the data types being used.
  
  
  Debugging: If you are unsure where the hexadecimal data is coming from, you may need to debug the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the source of the data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific transaction or function you are using to see if there are any known issues or additional steps required to handle hexadecimal data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to the AUT068 error.
  Data Dictionary: Use transaction SE11 to examine the table structure and field definitions to understand how the data is stored.
  ABAP Development: If you are familiar with ABAP, you can write a small program to read the data from the table and convert it to the desired format for further processing.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.