How To Fix GTEMDSE101 - Conversion error: Field &1 with value &2 not possible conversion to SAP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GTEMDSE - Messages for GTE Master Data Service Enable

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Conversion error: Field &1 with value &2 not possible conversion to SAP

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GTEMDSE101 - Conversion error: Field &1 with value &2 not possible conversion to SAP ?

  The SAP error message GTEMDSE101 indicates a conversion error where a specific field (denoted by &1) contains a value (denoted by &2) that cannot be converted to the expected format or data type in SAP. This error typically arises during data import or data processing activities, such as when using data migration tools, interfaces, or during batch processing.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The value in the field does not match the expected data type (e.g., trying to convert a string to a number).
  Invalid Format: The value may not conform to the expected format (e.g., date formats, currency formats).
  Length Exceedance: The value exceeds the maximum length defined for the field in the database.
  Special Characters: The presence of special characters that are not allowed in the field.
  Null or Empty Values: Attempting to convert a null or empty value when the field requires a valid entry.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Types: Verify that the data types of the source values match the expected data types in SAP. Ensure that numeric fields contain only numbers, date fields contain valid dates, etc.
  Format Validation: Ensure that the values conform to the required formats. For example, if a date is expected in the format YYYY-MM-DD, ensure that the input matches this format.
  Field Length: Check the maximum length of the field in SAP and ensure that the input value does not exceed this length.
  Clean Data: Remove any special characters or invalid entries from the data before processing.
  Handle Null Values: Ensure that fields that require values are not left empty. If a field can be null, ensure that the system can handle it appropriately.
  Data Mapping: If using a data migration tool, ensure that the mapping of fields from the source to the target is correctly defined.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to review the field definitions and data types.
  Error Logs: Review the error logs or application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed information about the error context.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  Testing: If possible, test with a smaller dataset to isolate the problematic records and identify the specific cause of the conversion error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GTEMDSE101 conversion error in SAP.