How To Fix BRAIN203 - The selection of &1: &2 &3 &4 is not correct (conversion exit ?)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 203

• Message text: The selection of &1: &2 &3 &4 is not correct (conversion exit ?)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN203 - The selection of &1: &2 &3 &4 is not correct (conversion exit ?) ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN203 typically indicates that there is an issue with the selection criteria in a query or report, particularly related to the conversion exit for a field. This error often arises when the input values do not conform to the expected format or range defined by the conversion exit associated with the field.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Input Format: The values entered for the selection criteria do not match the expected format defined by the conversion exit. For example, if a date field expects a specific date format (like YYYYMMDD) and the user inputs it in a different format, this error can occur.
  
  
  Invalid Range: The selection criteria may specify a range of values that are not valid or do not exist in the database.
  
  
  Missing Conversion Exit: The field may not have a defined conversion exit, or the conversion exit may not be correctly implemented.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the input values may not match the data type expected by the field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values entered for the selection criteria. Ensure they conform to the expected format and data type. For example, if a date is required, ensure it is in the correct format.
  
  
  Review Conversion Exits: Check the conversion exit associated with the field in question. You can do this by looking at the field's data element in the Data Dictionary (SE11). Ensure that the conversion exit is correctly defined and functioning.
  
  
  Validate Ranges: If you are using ranges (e.g., from/to), ensure that the values specified are valid and make sense in the context of the data.
  
  
  Test with Sample Data: Try running the query or report with known valid input values to see if the error persists. This can help isolate whether the issue is with specific input values.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the expected format or conversion exit, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution of the report or query to identify where the error is being triggered.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check the transaction codes related to the report or query you are running. Common transaction codes for reporting include SQ01 (Query), SQ02 (InfoSet), and SQ03 (User Groups).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message. There may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  
  
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be valuable resources for finding solutions to specific error messages, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BRAIN203 error message in SAP.