How To Fix /BUILD/CORE003 - Error: During conversion to string.


/BUILD/CORE003 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /BUILD/CORE -

  • Message number: 003

  • Message text: Error: During conversion to string.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BUILD/CORE003 - Error: During conversion to string. ?
    The SAP error message /BUILD/CORE003 Error: During conversion to string typically indicates that there is an issue with data type conversion in the ABAP program. This error can occur when the system attempts to convert a non-string data type (like a number or a date) into a string format, and the conversion fails due to incompatible data or unexpected values.
    Causes:
    
    Data Type Mismatch: The most common cause is a mismatch between the expected data type and the actual data type being processed. For example, trying to convert a numeric value that is out of range or not formatted correctly.
    Null or Uninitialized Variables: If a variable that is expected to hold a value is null or uninitialized, the conversion may fail.
    Invalid Characters: If the data being converted contains invalid characters that cannot be represented in a string format, this can lead to conversion errors.
    Incorrect Length: If the length of the data being

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