How To Fix E1305 - To activate the conversion, you must first maintain the conversion table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E1 - Messages for IDoc Basis

• Message number: 305

• Message text: To activate the conversion, you must first maintain the conversion table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E1305 - To activate the conversion, you must first maintain the conversion table ?

  The SAP error message E1305, "To activate the conversion, you must first maintain the conversion table," typically occurs when there is an attempt to activate a conversion routine or a conversion function without having the necessary conversion table properly defined or maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Table: The conversion table that is required for the specific conversion routine is not maintained or does not exist.
  Incomplete Configuration: The configuration for the conversion routine may be incomplete, leading to the inability to activate it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain or view the conversion table.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain the Conversion Table:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction code (usually SE11 for Data Dictionary or SE78 for SAPscript forms) to maintain the conversion table.
  Ensure that the conversion table is properly defined with all necessary entries.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the conversion routine. Ensure that all required parameters and settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain the conversion table. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the conversion routine you are working with. This may provide insights into what entries are required in the conversion table.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After maintaining the conversion table, attempt to activate the conversion routine again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAPscript forms), or SPRO (Customizing) for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the E1305 error and successfully activate the conversion routine in your SAP system.