How To Fix IST_EBS152 - The data string in line &1 of IDoc &2 could not be converted

IST_EBS152 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IST_EBS - Interface Between IS-T and External Billing System

• Message number: 152

• Message text: The data string in line &1 of IDoc &2 could not be converted

What causes this issue?

While the system was converting data, a short dump occurred.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the contents of the IDoc segment.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IST_EBS152 - The data string in line &1 of IDoc &2 could not be converted ?

  The SAP error message IST_EBS152 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of a data string in a specific line of an IDoc (Intermediate Document). This error typically arises during the processing of IDocs, which are used for data interchange between SAP systems and external systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Data Format Issues: The data in the specified line of the IDoc may not conform to the expected format. This could be due to incorrect data types, invalid characters, or unexpected length of the data string.
  
  
  Character Set Mismatch: If the IDoc is being processed in a different character set than what it was created in, this can lead to conversion errors.
  
  
  Field Length Exceedance: The data string may exceed the maximum length defined for that field in the IDoc structure.
  
  
  Incorrect Mapping: If the mapping between the source and target systems is incorrect, it can lead to