How To Fix EA691 - Basic type & could not be converted

EA691 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 691

• Message text: Basic type & could not be converted

What causes this issue?

Conversion entry between long and short names is missing.

System Response

IDoc cannot be processed without this entry.

How to fix this error?

Create an appropriate entry for basic type &v1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EA691 - Details

• The SAP error message EA691, which states "Basic type & could not be converted," typically occurs during the process of data conversion or mapping in IDoc processing or when working with EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the basic type of the IDoc or the data being processed, which cannot be converted to the expected format.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Mapping: The basic type defined in the IDoc does not match the data structure or format expected by the receiving system.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being sent does not conform to the expected data type (e.g., sending a string where a numeric value is expected).
  Missing or Incorrect Segments: Required segments in the IDoc may be missing or incorrectly populated.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the IDoc or EDI standard being used may not be compatible with the receiving system.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the partner profiles