How To Fix IS500 - Conversion error: Field & is unknown


IS500 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: IS - Equipment management

  • Message number: 500

  • Message text: Conversion error: Field & is unknown

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  • What causes this issue?

    An unknown field name was transferred to the general conversion routine.
    This is probably an internal-system problem.

    System Response

    INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

    How to fix this error?

    INCLUDE 'INFO-SAP' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


IS500 - Details

  • The SAP error message IS500, which states "Conversion error: Field & is unknown," typically occurs during data processing or conversion tasks in SAP, particularly when the system is unable to recognize a specified field in a data structure or table. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data uploads, report generation, or when executing certain transactions.
    Causes:
    
    Field Name Typo: The field name specified in the program or configuration may contain a typo or may not exist in the specified table or structure.
    Field Not Defined: The field may not be defined in the data structure or table being referenced.
    Data Dictionary Changes: Changes in the data dictionary (like field deletions or renaming) that have not been reflected in the program or report.
    Version Mismatch: The program or report may be running against an outdated version of the data structure.
    Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access certain fields in the database.
    
    Solutions:
    
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