How To Fix /IWBEP/COS_SUTIL202 - Conversion error

/IWBEP/COS_SUTIL202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/COS_SUTIL -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Conversion error

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/IWBEP/COS_SUTIL202 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWBEP/COS_SUTIL202 Conversion error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that there is a problem with the conversion of data types or structures when processing an OData request. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being sent or received does not match the expected data type defined in the OData service. For example, trying to convert a string to a number or a date format that is not recognized.
  
  
  Invalid Data Format: The data being processed may not conform to the expected format, such as incorrect date formats or special characters that are not handled properly.
  
  
  Model Definition Issues: There may be issues in the data model definition in the OData service, such as incorrect mappings or missing fields.
  
  
  Backend System Issues: Sometimes, the error can originate from the backend system (like an