How To Fix EK863 - Conversion to client &1 started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 863

• Message text: Conversion to client &1 started

What causes this issue?

This <LB>XPRA report</> extends the <LB>TEIVV</> table (allocation of
transactions to internal transactions) with the <LB>APPK</> field for
the application. A prerequisite is the existence of an active version
of the <LB>TEIVV</> table that was aready extended to include the
<LB>APPLK</> field. If the report is being run for the first time, the
<LB>APPLK</> field is still empty everywhere. If it is not the first
time, only those fields that were not processed successfully so far are
completed.

System Response

If the XPRA was completed successfully, all <LB>APPLK</> fields contain
a value. If it was terminated prematurely, there may still be empty
fields. This can also happen if fewer fields than were originally in
the table could be converted. The reason for these errors may be that
there is a main transaction or a sub-transaction in <LB>TEIVV</> that
is no longer contained in <LB>TFKHVO</> or <LB>TFKTVO</>.

How to fix this error?

If there are fields with no value in <LB>APPLK</>, you have to restart
the XPRA. Before you start, make sure that all main transactions and
sub-transactions in <LB>TEIVV</> exist in <LB>TFKHVO</> or
<LB>TFKTVO</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK863 - Conversion to client &1 started ?

  The SAP error message EK863, which states "Conversion to client &1 started," typically occurs during the process of data conversion or migration, particularly when dealing with client-specific data in SAP systems. This message indicates that the system is attempting to convert data to a specific client, but it may not provide detailed information about the underlying issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Client-Specific Data Issues: The data being processed may not be compatible with the target client, leading to conversion issues.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the conversion for the specified client.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not correctly set up for the client conversion process.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the data that prevent successful conversion.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as system performance problems or bugs in the SAP software.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the conversion has the necessary authorizations for the target client.
  Review Configuration Settings: Verify that the configuration settings for the client and the data being converted are correct.
  Data Validation: Perform data validation checks to ensure that the data is consistent and does not contain errors that could hinder the conversion process.
  Consult Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Testing in a Development Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to troubleshoot without affecting production data.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) to investigate further.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to client administration and data migration for best practices and guidelines.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EK863 error and implement a suitable solution.