How To Fix HDS044 - Conversion error for field &1 (internal value &2 cannot be converted)

HDS044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HDS - HDS Message Class

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Conversion error for field &1 (internal value &2 cannot be converted)

What causes this issue?

The internal value &V2& for field &V1& could not be converted into an
external form.

System Response

There is a data inconsistency.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HDS044 - Conversion error for field &1 (internal value &2 cannot be converted) ?

  The SAP error message HDS044 indicates a conversion error for a specific field, where the internal value cannot be converted to the expected format. This error typically arises in the context of data transfer or data processing, particularly when dealing with data types that require conversion (e.g., from one format to another).
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The internal value being processed does not match the expected data type for the field. For example, trying to convert a string that contains non-numeric characters into a numeric field.
  Invalid Data: The internal value may contain invalid characters or formats that cannot be converted. For instance, if a date is expected but the value is in an incorrect format.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data transfer or mapping settings that lead to incorrect data being sent or received.
  Data Corruption: The data being processed may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to