How To Fix CONV178 - Error while expanding the occurance &1, parameter &2

CONV178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Error while expanding the occurance &1, parameter &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONV178 - Error while expanding the occurance &1, parameter &2 ?

  The SAP error message CONV178 typically occurs during the processing of data in ABAP programs, particularly when there is an issue with the conversion of data types or structures. The message indicates that there was an error while expanding the occurrence of a specific parameter in a data structure.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being processed does not match the expected data type or structure. This can happen if the data being read from a database or passed between function modules is not in the expected format.
  
  
  Incorrect Structure Definition: If the structure or table definition in the ABAP program does not match the actual data being processed, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Null or Empty Values: If the program attempts to expand a parameter that is null or empty, it may trigger this error.
  
  
  Memory Issues: In some cases, if the system runs out