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

BA228 - Overview

• 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.
Message: &V1&
Program line: &V2&
Statement: &V3&
Line position: &V4&

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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