How To Fix /IAM/OBJECT_INT036 - Value could not be converted to tri-state ("X"=Yes," "=No,"-"=Undefined)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/OBJECT_INT -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Value could not be converted to tri-state ("X"=Yes," "=No,"-"=Undefined)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT_INT036 - Value could not be converted to tri-state ("X"=Yes," "=No,"-"=Undefined) ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT_INT036 indicates that there is an issue with converting a value to a tri-state format, which is typically represented as "X" for Yes, a blank space for No, and "-" for Undefined. This error often arises in the context of data processing or configuration settings where a value is expected to conform to this tri-state logic.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input Value: The value being processed does not match any of the expected tri-state values ("X", " ", or "-"). For example, if the input is "Y", "1", or any other unexpected character, the conversion will fail.
  Data Type Mismatch: The system might be expecting a specific data type (e.g., character) but is receiving a different type (e.g., numeric).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings or parameters that define how values are interpreted in the system.
  Data Corruption: The data being processed may be corrupted or improperly formatted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input