How To Fix DMC_RT_MSG604 - Casting to type &1 failed

DMC_RT_MSG604 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_RT_MSG - DMC: Runtime Object Messages

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Casting to type &1 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_RT_MSG604 - Casting to type &1 failed ?

  The SAP error message DMC_RT_MSG604 with the description "Casting to type &1 failed" typically occurs in the context of data migration or data transformation processes, particularly when using the SAP Data Migration Cockpit (DMC) or similar tools. This error indicates that there is an issue with converting or casting data from one type to another, which can happen for various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The source data type does not match the expected target data type. For example, trying to cast a string to a numeric type when the string contains non-numeric characters.
  Null Values: Attempting to cast a null value to a non-nullable type can lead to this error.
  Invalid Data Format: The data in the source might not be in the expected format (e.g., date formats, decimal separators).
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect mapping or transformation rules in the migration configuration can lead to casting errors.
  Data Quality Issues: The source data may contain unexpected