How To Fix EI818 - Problems with conversion

EI818 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Problems with conversion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI818 - Problems with conversion ?

  The SAP error message EI818, which indicates "Problems with conversion," typically arises during data processing or conversion tasks in SAP systems. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data uploads, conversions, or when working with specific data types.
  Causes of EI818 Error
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being processed may not match the expected data type. For example, trying to convert a string to a number when the string contains non-numeric characters.
  
  
  Invalid Data Format: The data may not be in the expected format. For instance, date formats or currency formats that do not conform to the system's expectations.
  
  
  Overflow Issues: The data being converted may exceed the limits of the target data type, leading to overflow errors.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the system configuration related to data conversion or processing.
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required fields may be missing or incomplete, leading to conversion failures.
  
  
  Solutions to EI818 Error
  
  
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