How To Fix EDI_SD008 - &1 &2 cannot be converted to SAP internal format

EDI_SD008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDI_SD - Messages for EDI SD Integration

• Message number: 008

• Message text: &1 &2 cannot be converted to SAP internal format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDI_SD008 - &1 &2 cannot be converted to SAP internal format ?

  The SAP error message EDI_SD008 typically indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of data from an external format (such as EDI) to an internal SAP format. This error often arises during the processing of EDI messages, particularly in the context of sales and distribution (SD) modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being received does not match the expected format. This could be due to incorrect data types, missing fields, or unexpected characters.
  Mapping Errors: The mapping between the external EDI format and the internal SAP format may not be correctly defined, leading to conversion failures.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the EDI settings, such as incorrect partner profiles or message types.
  Invalid Characters: The data may contain invalid characters that cannot be processed by SAP.
  Data Length Exceeded: The incoming data might exceed the maximum length defined for a particular field in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Format: Review the incoming EDI