How To Fix FRMLDLG118 - System cannot convert item &2 of view &1 from &3 to &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLDLG - RMS-FRM: Dialog Messages for Formula

• Message number: 118

• Message text: System cannot convert item &2 of view &1 from &3 to &4

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The item is not taken into account in the component total.

How to fix this error?

In the item, enter a unit of measure that the system can convert into
the target unit of measure.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLDLG118 - System cannot convert item &2 of view &1 from &3 to &4 ?

  The SAP error message FRMLDLG118 indicates that there is a data type conversion issue occurring in a specific view. This error typically arises when the system is unable to convert a field from one data type to another, which can happen for various reasons, such as incompatible data types or incorrect data formats.
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The item in question (item &2) in the view (view &1) is expected to be of a certain data type (&3), but the system is trying to convert it to another data type (&4) that is incompatible.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The data entered in the field may not conform to the expected format or type, leading to conversion issues.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the view or the underlying data model that lead to this error.
  Data Corruption: In some cases, data corruption or inconsistencies in the database can lead to conversion errors.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types defined in the view and ensure that they match the expected types. You can do this by checking the data dictionary (SE11) for the relevant table or structure.
  Validate Input Data: Ensure that the data being entered or processed conforms to the expected format. For example, if a field expects a numeric value, ensure that no alphabetic characters are present.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints and analyze the data being processed at runtime to identify where the conversion is failing.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the view and any related objects to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Data Cleansing: If the issue is due to data corruption or inconsistencies, consider running data cleansing processes to correct the data in the database.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific view or transaction to see if there are known issues or patches available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Module) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or discussion groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FRMLDLG118 error and implement a suitable solution.