How To Fix /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET192 - Cannot convert field &1 of result data &2 map no. &3 to field of node

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET -

• Message number: 192

• Message text: Cannot convert field &1 of result data &2 map no. &3 to field of node

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET192 - Cannot convert field &1 of result data &2 map no. &3 to field of node ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/FDT_EXP_BO_RET192 indicates that there is an issue with converting a field in the result data of a mapping operation. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Object Framework (BOF) or when working with data transformation and mapping in SAP applications, such as SAP Data Services or SAP BW.
  Cause:
  The error message can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The field in the result data may have a different data type than what is expected in the target node. For example, trying to convert a string to a numeric type without proper formatting.
  
  
  Field Length Issues: The length of the data in the source field may exceed the maximum length allowed in the target field.
  
  
  Mapping Configuration Errors: There may be an error in the mapping configuration where the source and target fields are not correctly aligned.
  
  
  Null or Invalid Values: The source field may contain null or invalid values that cannot be converted to the expected format in the target field.
  
  
  Incompatible Structures: The structure of the source data may not match the expected structure of the target node, leading to conversion issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Verify that the data types of the source and target fields are compatible. If necessary, adjust the mapping to ensure that the data types match.
  
  
  Review Field Lengths: Ensure that the length of the data in the source field does not exceed the maximum length defined for the target field. If it does, consider truncating the data or adjusting the target field length.
  
  
  Validate Mapping Configuration: Review the mapping configuration to ensure that all fields are correctly mapped and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  Handle Null or Invalid Values: Implement logic to handle null or invalid values in the source data. This may involve using default values or applying data cleansing techniques.
  
  
  Test with Sample Data: Run tests with sample data to identify specific records that may be causing the issue. This can help isolate the problem.
  
  
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as there may be bug fixes related to data mapping and conversion.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP Data Services, SAP BW) to understand the mapping and conversion rules.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.