How To Fix EIP016 - The system could not convert the characteristic successfully.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIP - Foreign Trade: Messages for Log Printout

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The system could not convert the characteristic successfully.

From the RVIVST00 view

DEFINE &LINK& = '<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDVI45>Customizing</>'
ENDIF

DEFINE &LINK& = '<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDVI48>Customizing</>'
ENDIF

DEFINE &LINK& = '<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDVI50>Customizing</>'
ENDIF

DEFINE &LINK& = '<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDVI46>Customizing</>'
ENDIF

DEFINE &LINK& = '<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDVI47>Customizing</>'
ENDIF

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

What causes this issue?

The new key assignment of the &V1& characteristic of the &V2& country
key to the &V3& country key has not been carried out successfully.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

Analyze the cause of the error considering the following:
There is no entry for new key assignment from country &V2& to country
&V3& in the &LINK&.
You did not maintain the import or receipt information regarding
characteristic &V1& for country &V3& in the &LINK&.
You did not maintain the characteristic &V1& in the Foreign Trade data
of the business document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIP016 - The system could not convert the characteristic successfully. ?

  The SAP error message EIP016, which states "The system could not convert the characteristic successfully," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or when dealing with characteristics in the context of classification or variant configuration. This error indicates that there was an issue with converting a characteristic value, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The characteristic value being processed may not match the expected data type (e.g., trying to assign a string to a numeric characteristic).
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, or there may be missing entries in the classification system.
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The value being assigned to the characteristic may not be valid or may not exist in the master data.
  Conversion Rules: There may be issues with the conversion rules defined for the characteristic, leading to a failure in converting the value.
  System Settings: There may be issues with the system settings or parameters that affect how characteristics are processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration: Review the configuration of the characteristic in the classification system to ensure it is set up correctly.
  Validate Characteristic Values: Ensure that the values being assigned to the characteristic are valid and exist in the master data.
  Review Data Types: Check the data types of the characteristic and ensure that the values being processed match the expected types.
  Examine Conversion Rules: If there are specific conversion rules defined for the characteristic, review them to ensure they are correct and functioning as intended.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools in SAP to trace the process and identify where the conversion is failing.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to review the characteristics and their configurations.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the EIP016 error and implement a suitable solution.