How To Fix EM059 - Error in conversion exit &1 (legacy system key: &2)

EM059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Error in conversion exit &1 (legacy system key: &2)

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during the &V1& conversion of field &V3&. The current
data record with legacy system key &V2& was determined to be incorrect
and was rejected.

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?

Check the data record for legacy system key &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM059 - Error in conversion exit &1 (legacy system key: &2) ?

  The SAP error message EM059 indicates that there is an issue with a conversion exit in the system. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to convert a value from a legacy system format to a format that SAP can understand, and it fails to do so. The message provides two parameters: &1 represents the name of the conversion exit that is causing the issue, and &2 represents the legacy system key that is being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Format: The data being passed to the conversion exit may not be in the expected format. For example, if the conversion exit expects a numeric value but receives a string, it will fail.
  Missing or Inactive Conversion Exit: The conversion exit specified may not be defined in the system or may be inactive.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the conversion exit in the SAP system.
  Data Type Mismatch: The