How To Fix FMBAS505 - Data conversion failed for client &1

FMBAS505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBAS - FM applic. specific messages for Budgeting & AVC services

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Data conversion failed for client &1

What causes this issue?

The data conversion failed for client &V1&.

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?

Analyse the error leading to this failure and start the report
&V2& again, after having removed the root cause of the failure.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBAS505 - Data conversion failed for client &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMBAS505 ("Data conversion failed for client &1") typically indicates that there is an issue with the data conversion process for a specific client in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data uploads, migrations, or when processing financial data.
  Causes:
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being processed may not be in the expected format. This can include incorrect data types, invalid characters, or formatting errors.
  Client-Specific Settings: The client configuration may have specific settings that are not compatible with the data being processed.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: Required master data (like accounts, cost centers, etc.) may be missing or incorrectly set up in the client.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent it from being converted properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the data conversion for the specified client.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Format: Review the data