How To Fix GU981 - Table & must be converted to table &

GU981 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 981

• Message text: Table & must be converted to table &

What causes this issue?

You have tried to convert table &v1& to a table other than table &v2&.

System Response

Since the SAP programs are based on a fixed conversion from table &v1&
to &v2&, the system cannot perform this conversion.

How to fix this error?

Enter table &V2& as the target table.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GU981 - Details

• The SAP error message GU981 indicates that a table in the SAP system needs to be converted to a different format or structure. This typically occurs when there are changes in the underlying database or when the system is upgraded, and the table structure is no longer compatible with the current version of SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Database Changes: The underlying database structure may have changed, requiring certain tables to be converted to align with the new structure.
  SAP Upgrade: If the SAP system has been upgraded, some tables may need to be converted to ensure compatibility with the new version.
  Data Dictionary Changes: Changes in the data dictionary (like field types, lengths, etc.) can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Run the Conversion Program: You can use transaction code SE14 (Database Utility) to convert the table. Follow these steps:
  
  Go to transaction SE14.
  Enter the name of the table that needs conversion.
  Choose the option to "Convert Table".
  Follow the prompts to