How To Fix HR_BIW_PP005 - Conversion of internal item no. &1 into external display format failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR_BIW_PP - Message class for HR posting data extractors

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Conversion of internal item no. &1 into external display format failed

What causes this issue?

The system can not convert the internal display of the <ZH>project
structure plan element</>&v1& into the external display.

System Response

The field POSNR (project structure plan element) is sent to the BW
without content.

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.

INCLUDE HR_BIW_PP_WARNING OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HR_BIW_PP005 - Conversion of internal item no. &1 into external display format failed ?

  The SAP error message HR_BIW_PP005, which states "Conversion of internal item no. &1 into external display format failed," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HR (Human Resources) when there is an issue with the conversion of internal identifiers to their corresponding external display formats. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when displaying data in reports or when processing data in the BW system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The internal item number may not have a corresponding entry in the master data tables, leading to a failure in conversion.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the BW or HR module can lead to issues in data representation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between