How To Fix CE132 - Characteristic &: Value & could not be converted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Characteristic &: Value & could not be converted

What causes this issue?

You have entered the value &V2& for the characteristic &V1&. This value
is to be converted using the Table &V3&. The processing indicator in
the conversion rule is "&V4&".
No appropriate entry has been found in Table &V1&.
&SYSTEM RESPONSE&
If you are on the "Char.Val.Assigmt" screen, the calculation is only
continues after you have entered a value which can be
converted using the Table &V4&.
If you are on the "Method Result" screen, a substitute value form Table
&V3& has been used for the calculation.

How to fix this error?

If you are on the "Char.Val.Assigmt" screen, enter a value which can
be converted.
If you are on the "Method Result" screen, check the result.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE132 - Characteristic &: Value & could not be converted ?

  The SAP error message CE132 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of a characteristic value in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or similar areas where characteristics and values are used for reporting and analysis.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The characteristic value being processed does not match the expected data type. For example, if a numeric value is expected but a string is provided, this error can occur.
  
  
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The characteristic value may not exist in the master data or may be incorrectly defined.
  
  
  Conversion Routine Issues: There may be a problem with the conversion routine that is supposed to convert the characteristic value from one format to another.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the characteristic in the system may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to issues during data processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CE132 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify the definition of the characteristic in the SAP system. Ensure that the data type and allowed values are correctly defined.
  
  
  Validate Characteristic Values: Check the specific characteristic value that is causing the error. Ensure that it exists in the master data and is valid for the context in which it is being used.
  
  
  Review Conversion Routines: If there are any custom conversion routines associated with the characteristic, review them for correctness. Ensure that they handle all expected input formats.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data to identify any discrepancies or issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the SAP debugger to trace the execution and identify where the conversion is failing.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific characteristic and its configuration for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant context.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (Report Painter) or KE24 (Display Line Items) to analyze the data and characteristics involved.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CE132 for any patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the CE132 error in your SAP system.