How To Fix EM037 - Conversion rules still exist for the fields of structure &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Conversion rules still exist for the fields of structure &1

What causes this issue?

Conversion rules still exist for the processed structure.

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?

You must delete the conversion rules of the structure before processing
the structure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM037 - Conversion rules still exist for the fields of structure &1 ?

  The SAP error message EM037 indicates that there are still conversion rules defined for the fields of a specific structure, which is preventing certain operations, such as deleting or modifying the structure. This error typically arises in the context of data dictionary changes, particularly when you are trying to delete or modify a structure that has associated conversion rules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  There are existing conversion rules linked to the fields of the specified structure.
  These conversion rules are used for data conversion purposes, such as mapping data from one format to another.
  The system does not allow the deletion or modification of the structure until all associated conversion rules are removed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EM037 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Conversion Rules:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure in question.
  Look for any conversion rules associated with the fields of the structure. You can do this by checking the "Conversion" tab in the field definitions.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Conversion Rules:
  
  If you find conversion rules that are no longer needed, you can delete them. This can typically be done in transaction SE11 or SE80.
  If the conversion rules are still required, consider modifying them to remove the dependency on the structure you are trying to change.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other objects (like programs, function modules, or other structures) that depend on the conversion rules you are trying to delete.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes you make are included in the appropriate transport requests for movement to other environments (like QA or Production).
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation:
  
  Once you have removed or modified the conversion rules, try to perform the operation that triggered the error again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Modules), SE38 (ABAP Programs).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on data dictionary objects and conversion rules.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EM037 error and proceed with your intended changes to the structure.