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How To Fix CM_CFD_MD_COMMON201 - Couldn't convert content for import.


CM_CFD_MD_COMMON201 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CM_CFD_MD_COMMON - Custom Fields: Message class for metadata download

  • Message number: 201

  • Message text: Couldn't convert content for import.

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CM_CFD_MD_COMMON201 - Details

  • The SAP error message CM_CFD_MD_COMMON201 ("Couldn't convert content for import") typically occurs during the import of data into the SAP system, particularly when dealing with content that needs to be converted or transformed into a format that the system can understand. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when importing master data, configuration data, or other content types.
    Causes:
    
    Data Format Issues: The data being imported may not be in the expected format. This could include incorrect data types, missing fields, or improperly formatted values.
    Encoding Problems: If the data file uses a different character encoding than what SAP expects, it can lead to conversion errors.
    Incompatible Data Types: The source data may contain values that are incompatible with the target fields in SAP (e.g., trying to import a string into a numeric field).
    Missing Dependencies: If the data being imported relies on other data that is not present or not correctly configured,

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