How To Fix /ISIDEX/EIDESWD005 - An error occurred during data conversion

/ISIDEX/EIDESWD005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISIDEX/EIDESWD -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: An error occurred during data conversion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISIDEX/EIDESWD005 - An error occurred during data conversion ?

  The SAP error message /ISIDEX/EIDESWD005 An error occurred during data conversion typically indicates that there was an issue during the data conversion process in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the SAP Information Steward or related data integration processes. This error can arise from various causes, and understanding the context is crucial for troubleshooting.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being processed may not match the expected data types defined in the target structure. For example, trying to convert a string to a date or numeric type that doesn't conform to the expected format.
  
  
  Invalid Data Values: The source data may contain invalid or unexpected values that cannot be converted. For instance, a string that cannot be parsed as a number.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the data conversion settings or mappings that lead to errors during the conversion process.
  
  
  Missing Required Fields: If the data being processed is missing required