Message type: E = Error
Message class: M9 - Logistics Information System: Planning Data
Message number: 078
Message text: Conversion error: not possible to convert from & to &
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M9078
- Conversion error: not possible to convert from & to & ?The SAP error message M9078, which states "Conversion error: not possible to convert from & to &," typically occurs when there is an issue with data type conversion in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data processing, report generation, or when executing certain transactions. Causes: Data Type Mismatch: The most common cause is a mismatch between the expected data type and the actual data type being processed. For example, trying to convert a string to a numeric type when the string contains non-numeric characters. Invalid Data Format: The data being processed may not be in the expected format. For instance, if a date is expected but a string is provided, this can lead to conversion errors. Null or Empty Values: Attempting to convert null or empty values can also trigger this error, especially if the conversion logic does not handle such cases. Custom Code Issues: If there are
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