How To Fix EIP017 - The system could not convert the characteristic successfully.

EIP017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

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

From the RMEXST00 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 from country key &V2&
to country key &V3& could not be carried out successfully.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

Analyze the cause of 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 export or dispatch 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 EIP017 - The system could not convert the characteristic successfully. ?

  The SAP error message EIP017, which states "The system could not convert the characteristic successfully," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics in the context of product models. This error indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of a characteristic value, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Value: The value assigned to a characteristic may not be valid or may not exist in the defined domain of values for that characteristic.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the expected data type of the characteristic and the actual data type being provided.
  Missing Dependencies: If there are dependencies or constraints defined for the characteristic, and they are not met, this error can occur.
  Configuration Profile Issues: Problems with the configuration profile or the way characteristics are defined in the configuration model can lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Data: If there