How To Fix GB311 - Incorrect conversion of field & in table &

GB311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GB - Messages used by the Boolean code generator

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Incorrect conversion of field & in table &

What causes this issue?

You have used a field for which a conversion routine is stored in a
field-literal or a field-field compare. An error occurred either when a
constant was entered (type, format, or length) or when the conversion
exit was called.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the literal entered in the compare if it exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GB311 - Incorrect conversion of field & in table & ?

  The SAP error message GB311, which states "Incorrect conversion of field & in table &," typically occurs when there is a data type mismatch or an issue with the conversion of data between different formats in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data uploads, report generation, or when processing transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The field in question may have a different data type than what is expected. For example, trying to convert a character field to a numeric field without proper formatting.
  Invalid Data: The data being processed may contain invalid characters or formats that cannot be converted correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data types in the database or in the ABAP program.
  Custom Code: If there is custom ABAP code involved, it may not handle data conversions properly.
  Database Issues: Sometimes, the underlying database may have constraints or issues that