How To Fix EM214 - Data type &1: &2 data records

EM214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Data type &1: &2 data records

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM214 - Data type &1: &2 data records ?

  The SAP error message EM214 typically indicates an issue related to data types and records in the context of data processing or data transfer. The message format usually looks like this:
  EM214 Data type &1: &2 data records
  Where &1 represents the data type and &2 indicates the number of data records involved.
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being processed does not match the expected data type. For example, if a numeric field is expected but a character string is provided, this error may arise.
  
  
  Invalid Data Records: The records being processed may contain invalid or corrupted data that cannot be interpreted correctly by the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data transfer or processing settings, leading to discrepancies in data types.
  
  
  Data Volume: If the number of records being processed exceeds the system's capacity or limits, it may trigger this error.
  
  
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