How To Fix MASS_SPSH014 - Data type conversion not possible (&1)

MASS_SPSH014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MASS_SPSH - Messages for spreadsheet import functionality

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Data type conversion not possible (&1)

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MASS_SPSH014 - Details

• The SAP error message MASS_SPSH014: Data type conversion not possible (&1) typically occurs during mass data processing operations, such as when using transaction codes like MASS or when performing mass changes to data in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with converting data from one type to another, which can happen for various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Data Types: The source data type may not be compatible with the target data type. For example, trying to convert a string to a numeric type when the string contains non-numeric characters.
  Data Format Issues: The data being processed may not be in the expected format. For instance, date formats or decimal separators may differ from what SAP expects.
  Field Length Exceeded: The data being input may exceed the maximum length allowed for the target field.
  Null or Empty Values: Attempting to convert null or empty values can also lead to this error if the target