How To Fix BA228 - Syntax error when generating the conversion routines; See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Syntax error when generating the conversion routines; See long text

What causes this issue?

A system error occurred during the generation of conversion routines
for reading the archived data.

System Response

There is a programming error. The program was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Notify SAP of the occurrence of this error. The following additional
infomation will be required for further processing of this error.
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Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA228 - Syntax error when generating the conversion routines; See long text ?

  The SAP error message BA228, which indicates a "Syntax error when generating the conversion routines," typically occurs during the process of generating conversion routines for data types in SAP. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues in the ABAP code, incorrect data type definitions, or problems with the underlying database.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect ABAP Code: There may be syntax errors in the ABAP code that is being used to define the conversion routines.
  Data Type Issues: The data types being used may not be compatible or correctly defined, leading to syntax errors during the generation process.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database schema or data types can also lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the conversion routines are being transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check ABAP Code: Review the ABAP code for any syntax errors. Use the ABAP Editor (SE38 or SE80) to check for errors in the code.
  Review Data Types: Ensure that all data types used in the conversion routines are correctly defined and compatible with each other.
  Regenerate Conversion Routines: Try to regenerate the conversion routines. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and regenerating the conversion routine.
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue is related to transport, ensure that all necessary objects are included in the transport request and that they are correctly imported into the target system.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider debugging the process to identify the exact point of failure. Use transaction SE80 or SE37 to analyze the function modules involved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE38 (ABAP Editor).
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to error BA228 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on conversion routines and data types for best practices and guidelines.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or consult with an experienced SAP ABAP developer for further assistance.