How To Fix /BEV4/PLPEND096 - Ext. object description differs from entry 'Object conversion': &1

/BEV4/PLPEND096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV4/PLPEND -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Ext. object description differs from entry 'Object conversion': &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND096 - Ext. object description differs from entry 'Object conversion': &1 ?

  The SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND096 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business Suite, particularly when dealing with the conversion of external objects in the context of the SAP Business Workflow or related processes. The error message indicates that there is a discrepancy between the external object description and the entry for 'Object conversion'.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Mismatch in Object Descriptions: The external object description does not match the expected format or value defined in the system. This could be due to incorrect data entry or configuration.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data stored in the database, such as missing or incorrect entries related to the object being processed.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the object conversion may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches during processing.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to