How To Fix /IWBEP/COS_SUTIL098 - Invalid input value for outbound conversion exit 'ZCITY'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/COS_SUTIL -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Invalid input value for outbound conversion exit 'ZCITY'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/COS_SUTIL098 - Invalid input value for outbound conversion exit 'ZCITY' ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/COS_SUTIL098 Invalid input value for outbound conversion exit 'ZCITY' typically indicates that there is an issue with the data being processed in relation to a custom conversion exit named ZCITY. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when the system is trying to convert a value for a specific field using a defined conversion exit.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Input Value: The value being passed to the conversion exit ZCITY is not valid. This could be due to:
  
  The value not existing in the expected domain or value range.
  The value being in an incorrect format (e.g., incorrect casing, special characters).
  The value being null or empty when it is expected to have a valid entry.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the conversion exit itself, such as:
  
  The conversion exit not being properly defined in the system.
  Missing or incorrect mapping of values in the conversion exit logic.
  
  
  
  Data Issues: The underlying data in the database may have inconsistencies or errors that lead to invalid values being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Verify the input values being sent to the OData service. Ensure that they conform to the expected format and are valid according to the domain associated with the ZCITY conversion exit.
  
  
  Review Conversion Exit Logic: 
  
  Go to transaction SE37 (Function Module) and check the implementation of the conversion exit ZCITY.
  Ensure that the logic correctly handles all expected input values and that there are no missing mappings.
  
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the system, you can debug the OData service to see what value is being passed to the conversion exit and trace where the invalid value is coming from.
  
  
  Data Validation: If the issue is related to the data in the database, you may need to clean up or correct the data entries that are causing the problem.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If ZCITY is a custom conversion exit, consult any available documentation or notes related to its implementation to understand its expected behavior.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your OData service to gracefully manage invalid input values and provide meaningful feedback to the user.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Conversion Exits: In SAP, conversion exits are used to convert data between different formats or representations. They are often used in the context of field-level data processing.
  OData Services: When working with OData services, it is essential to ensure that the data being sent and received adheres to the expected formats and types defined in the service metadata.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific error message or conversion exit.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.