How To Fix GT260 - Conversion error for move-corresponding

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GT - Database utilities

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Conversion error for move-corresponding

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GT260 - Conversion error for move-corresponding ?

  The SAP error message GT260, which indicates a "Conversion error for move-corresponding," typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the data types or structures between the source and target fields during a MOVE-CORRESPONDING operation in ABAP. This operation is used to copy data from one structure to another based on matching field names.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The fields in the source and target structures may have incompatible data types (e.g., trying to move a character field to a numeric field).
  Field Length Issues: The length of the fields may not match, leading to truncation or overflow errors.
  Incompatible Structures: The source and target structures may not be compatible, meaning they do not have the same field names or types.
  Null Values: If the source structure contains null or uninitialized values, it may lead to conversion errors when moving to a target structure that does not accept such values.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the data types of the corresponding fields in both structures are compatible. If necessary, use explicit type conversion functions (like CONVERT or CAST) to convert data types before the MOVE-CORRESPONDING.
  
  
  Field Length Adjustment: Verify that the lengths of the fields match. If they do not, consider adjusting the lengths or using substring operations to ensure that the data fits correctly.
  
  
  Structure Compatibility: Make sure that the structures being used in the MOVE-CORRESPONDING statement have the same field names and compatible types. If they do not, consider using a different method to copy the data.
  
  
  Handle Null Values: If the source structure may contain null values, implement checks to handle these cases before performing the move operation.
  
  
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify the exact point of failure. This can help you understand which specific field is causing the conversion error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for MOVE-CORRESPONDING to understand its usage and limitations.
  Data Dictionary: Check the Data Dictionary (SE11) for the definitions of the structures involved to ensure they are defined correctly.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your ABAP code to gracefully manage conversion errors and log them for further analysis.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the GT260 error and ensure that your MOVE-CORRESPONDING operations work as intended.