How To Fix >EW100 - Conversion package &1 is not active

>EW100 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >EW - IS-U: for general test purposes

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Conversion package &1 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >EW100 - Conversion package &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message EW100: Conversion package &1 is not active typically occurs when you are trying to use a conversion package that has not been activated in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data migration, data conversion, or when using certain functionalities that rely on specific conversion packages.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Conversion Package: The specified conversion package (denoted by &1) is not active in the SAP system.
  Missing Configuration: The conversion package may not have been installed or configured properly.
  System Upgrade: If the system has been upgraded, some conversion packages may need to be reactivated or reconfigured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Conversion Package Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Select the "Conversion" option and check if the conversion package is listed and its status.
  If it is inactive, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Conversion Package:
  
  Use transaction code SCC4 to check the client settings