How To Fix MEREP_01079 - Error converting record format to external format: &1&2&3&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEREP_01 - Runtime Messages for Synchronizers

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Error converting record format to external format: &1&2&3&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEREP_01079 - Error converting record format to external format: &1&2&3&4 ?

  The SAP error message MEREP_01079 indicates that there is an issue with converting a record format to an external format. This error typically arises in the context of data transfer or data processing, particularly when dealing with IDocs, BAPIs, or other data exchange mechanisms.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being processed may not conform to the expected format. This could be due to incorrect data types, missing fields, or invalid characters in the data.
  
  
  Configuration Problems: There may be issues with the configuration of the data transfer process, such as incorrect mapping of fields or settings in the IDoc or BAPI configuration.
  
  
  Version Mismatch: If there is a mismatch between the versions of the systems involved in the data transfer, it can lead to format conversion issues.
  
  
  Custom Code: If there is custom code involved in the data processing, it may not handle the data correctly,