How To Fix MG427 - Conversion error: field &; content &

MG427 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 427

• Message text: Conversion error: field &; content &

What causes this issue?

The data content &V2& of the field &V1& could not be converted to the
internal format.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the input format of the field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG427 - Conversion error: field &; content & ?

  The SAP error message MG427, which states "Conversion error: field &; content &," typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management processes. This error indicates that there is a problem with the conversion of data in a specific field, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being processed does not match the expected data type for the field. For example, if a numeric field is expecting a number but receives a string or special character, this error can occur.
  Invalid Characters: The content of the field may contain invalid characters that cannot be processed correctly.
  Field Length Exceeded: The data being inputted may exceed the maximum length defined for that field.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or related settings that lead to incorrect data being processed.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the