How To Fix CMX_PM004 - Unable to convert characteristic &1 to the type of container element &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMX_PM - Messages for Process Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Unable to convert characteristic &1 to the type of container element &2

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& was assigned a
<DS:GLOS.3526C51BAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>destination-specific target
field</> in Customizing. Due to this, the characteristic value must be
converted to the data type of container element &V2&. However, the
conversion cannot be carried out. The process message is not sent to
destination &V3&.

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 the settings for the relevant message category and make sure that
the data type of characteristic &V1& is the same as the data type of
the target field (container element). If, for example, the
characteristic has the data type <LS>Date</>, the container element
must also have the data type <LS>Date</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMX_PM004 - Unable to convert characteristic &1 to the type of container element &2 ?

  The SAP error message CMX_PM004, which states "Unable to convert characteristic &1 to the type of container element &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Master or variant configuration. This error indicates that there is a type mismatch between a characteristic and the expected data type of a container element.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The characteristic you are trying to use has a different data type than what is expected by the container element. For example, if the characteristic is defined as a string but the container element expects a numeric value, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the characteristic or the container element may not be set up correctly, leading to incompatibility.
  Missing or Incorrect Value: The value assigned to the characteristic may not be valid or may not conform to the expected format of the container element.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Verify the data types of both the characteristic