How To Fix CB1301 - Error when converting value to format &1

CB1301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CB1 - PP-PI-PMA: Messages for Process Management (Interfaces)

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Error when converting value to format &1

What causes this issue?

During process message creation, an error occurred while the
characteristic values were being converted to format &V1&. The process
messages in which the error occurred were not created in the R/3 System.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check and correct the characteristic values and formats.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CB1301 - Error when converting value to format &1 ?

  The SAP error message CB1301, which states "Error when converting value to format &1," typically occurs when there is an issue with data conversion in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data entry, data processing, or when executing certain transactions.
  Causes of CB1301 Error
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The value being processed does not match the expected data type or format. For example, trying to convert a string that contains non-numeric characters into a numeric format.
  
  
  Invalid Format: The value may not conform to the expected format. For instance, if a date is expected in a specific format (like YYYY-MM-DD) but is provided in another format (like DD/MM/YYYY).
  
  
  Locale Settings: The system's locale settings may differ from the format of the data being input. This can lead to issues with date formats, decimal separators, etc.
  
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The value being converted may exceed the maximum length defined for