How To Fix EEWMGBC240 - Parameter &1 of type &2 cannot be converted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWMGBC - GBC: GIS Business Connector

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Parameter &1 of type &2 cannot be converted

What causes this issue?

Parameter &V1& uses a type that the GIS Business Connector (GBC) does
not support. The parameter is therefore not converted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The following types are supported:
C,,character fields
N,,numerical character fields
D,,date
T,,time
I,,whole number
F,,floating point number
P,,packed number
u,,flat structure
h,,table
INCLUDE ISU_KORR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWMGBC240 - Parameter &1 of type &2 cannot be converted ?

  The SAP error message EEWMGBC240 indicates that there is a type conversion issue with a parameter in your ABAP program or function module. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to convert a parameter from one data type to another, which can happen for various reasons, such as incompatible data types or incorrect data being passed to a function.
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The parameter being passed does not match the expected data type. For example, trying to pass a character string to a numeric field.
  Length Issues: The length of the data being passed exceeds the defined length of the target parameter.
  Null Values: Attempting to convert a null or empty value to a non-nullable type.
  Incorrect Data Structure: If a complex data structure (like a table or structure) is being passed incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types of the parameters in the function module or method you are calling. Ensure that the data types of the actual parameters match the expected types.
  Data Length: Ensure that the length of the data being passed does not exceed the defined length of the target parameter.
  Null Handling: If the parameter can be null, ensure that the receiving function/module can handle null values appropriately.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to trace the values being passed to the function/module. This can help identify where the mismatch occurs.
  Code Review: Review the code where the function is called to ensure that the parameters are being populated correctly before the call.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Data Types: Familiarize yourself with the different ABAP data types and their characteristics. Common types include CHAR, NUMC, INT, and DEC.
  Function Module Documentation: Check the documentation for the function module or method you are using to understand the expected parameter types and any constraints.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community or other forums for similar issues faced by other developers, as they may provide insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EEWMGBC240 error in your SAP environment.