How To Fix CONV170 - &3: No entry in CONVERTER for NAME &1 and NUMBER &2

CONV170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONV - Messages in Connection with the Converter

• Message number: 170

• Message text: &3: No entry in CONVERTER for NAME &1 and NUMBER &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONV170 - &3: No entry in CONVERTER for NAME &1 and NUMBER &2 ?

  The SAP error message CONV170 indicates that there is no entry in the conversion table for a specific name and number. This typically occurs when the system is trying to convert data from one format to another, and it cannot find the necessary conversion rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Entry: The most common cause is that the required conversion entry for the specified name and number does not exist in the conversion table.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the conversion settings are not properly defined.
  Data Entry Error: The data being processed may contain incorrect or unexpected values that do not match any existing entries in the conversion table.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not handle certain cases correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Conversion Table: Verify that the conversion table (usually a custom or standard table) contains the necessary entries for the specified name and number.