How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT014 - An error occured while trying to perform an Input Conversion Exit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: An error occured while trying to perform an Input Conversion Exit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT014 - An error occured while trying to perform an Input Conversion Exit ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT014 indicates that there was an issue during the input conversion process in the SAP Gateway framework, specifically when trying to convert input data for a service. This error typically occurs in the context of OData services when the system is unable to convert the incoming data into the expected format or type.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The incoming data does not match the expected data type defined in the OData service. For example, if a field is expected to be an integer but receives a string, this error can occur.
  Invalid Format: The format of the incoming data may not conform to the expected format. For instance, date formats or decimal separators may differ.
  Missing Required Fields: If the input data is missing required fields that are necessary for the conversion, this error can be triggered.
  Custom Input Conversion Exit Issues: If there are custom input conversion exits implemented, there may be issues or bugs in the custom code that lead to this error.
  Incorrect Mapping: If the mapping between the OData service and the underlying data model is incorrect, it can lead to conversion errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the data being sent to the OData service matches the expected data types. Validate the input data against the service metadata.
  Validate Input Format: Make sure that the input data adheres to the expected format, especially for dates and numbers. Use the correct format as specified in the OData service documentation.
  Review Required Fields: Check if all required fields are being sent in the request. If any required fields are missing, include them in the input data.
  Debug Custom Code: If there are custom input conversion exits, debug the code to identify any issues. Check for exceptions or errors in the custom logic that may be causing the conversion to fail.
  Check Service Metadata: Review the OData service metadata (usually accessible via the service URL with $metadata appended) to understand the expected structure and types of the input data.
  Use Transaction /IWFND/ERROR_LOG: You can use the transaction /IWFND/ERROR_LOG in SAP to get more detailed information about the error, which can help in diagnosing the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  OData Documentation: Review the OData documentation for guidelines on data types, formats, and service definitions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.