How To Fix FRMLDLG134 - Conversion function was not specified or is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Conversion function was not specified or is not active

What causes this issue?

The function for determining the data in one formula view from the data
in another formula view was not defined in Customizing for Formulas, or
the relevant function module has not been activated.

System Response

Conversion did not take place.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE RMS_GEN_ADMIN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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

INCLUDE RMS_GEN_CHECK_RMS_CUSTOM OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLDLG134 - Conversion function was not specified or is not active ?

  The SAP error message FRMLDLG134 indicates that a conversion function was not specified or is not active in the context of a form or a dialog. This error typically arises when working with SAP Smart Forms or Adobe Forms, where a conversion function is expected to convert data types or formats.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Function: The conversion function that is supposed to handle the data transformation is not defined in the form or is not linked correctly.
  Inactive Function: The conversion function exists but is not active or has not been properly implemented.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues in the configuration of the form or the data source that is supposed to provide the data for the conversion.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being passed to the conversion function may not match the expected data types, leading to the function not being called.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Conversion Function:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE37 (Function Builder) and check if the conversion function exists and is active.
  If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Define Conversion Function:
  
  If the conversion function is missing, you may need to create it. Ensure that it is correctly defined to handle the expected input and output data types.
  
  
  
  Review Form Configuration:
  
  Open the Smart Form or Adobe Form in transaction code SMARTFORMS or SFP, respectively.
  Check the nodes where the conversion function is supposed to be called and ensure that the function is correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Data Type Validation:
  
  Ensure that the data being passed to the conversion function matches the expected types. You may need to adjust the data types in the program or the form.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the form again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE37: Function Builder to check and create function modules.
  SMARTFORMS: To work with Smart Forms.
  SFP: To work with Adobe Forms.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Smart Forms and Adobe Forms for detailed information on how to define and use conversion functions.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the form to trace where the error occurs and gather more context about the data being processed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FRMLDLG134 error in your SAP environment.