How To Fix /BSNAGT/MESSAGE187 - Error during conversion of binary data to text data (Message ID &1)

/BSNAGT/MESSAGE187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BSNAGT/MESSAGE -

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Error during conversion of binary data to text data (Message ID &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BSNAGT/MESSAGE187 - Error during conversion of binary data to text data (Message ID &1) ?

  The SAP error message /BSNAGT/MESSAGE187 indicates that there was an issue during the conversion of binary data to text data. This error typically arises in scenarios where data is being processed or transferred between different formats, such as when handling files, database entries, or communication between systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Data Format Mismatch: The binary data being processed may not conform to the expected format for conversion to text. This can happen if the data is corrupted or if the encoding is not compatible.
  
  
  Character Encoding Issues: If the binary data contains characters that cannot be represented in the target text encoding (e.g., UTF-8, ASCII), the conversion will fail.
  
  
  Incomplete Data: If the binary data is incomplete or truncated, it may lead to conversion errors.
  
  
  System Configuration: Incorrect settings in the SAP system related to data handling or encoding can also lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you