How To Fix PALXPRA002 - Database error in conversion program &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PALXPRA - Messages for Product Allocation data conversions (XPRA)

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Database error in conversion program &1.

What causes this issue?

The database could not perform all necessary operations.

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?

Conversion program &V1& must be restarted before the system can be used
productively.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PALXPRA002 - Database error in conversion program &1. ?

  The SAP error message PALXPRA002 indicates a database error that occurred during a conversion program. This error typically arises in the context of data processing or data migration tasks, particularly when using the SAP Predictive Analytics Library (PAL) or similar data handling processes.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being processed may have types that are incompatible with the expected types in the database.
  Database Connectivity Issues: There may be issues with the connection to the database, such as network problems or incorrect database configurations.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user executing the program may not have the necessary permissions to read from or write to the database.
  Corrupted Data: The data being processed may be corrupted or not conforming to the expected format.
  Resource Limitations: The database may be running out of resources (e.g., memory, disk space) to perform the operation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the data types in your source and target tables match. If there are discrepancies, you may need to convert the data types appropriately.
  Verify Database Connection: Check the database connection settings in your SAP system. Ensure that the database is up and running and that there are no network issues.
  Review User Permissions: Confirm that the user executing the conversion program has the necessary permissions to access the relevant database tables.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being processed to ensure it is not corrupted and conforms to the expected format.
  Monitor Database Resources: Check the database for resource usage. If the database is low on resources, consider optimizing queries, increasing resources, or cleaning up unnecessary data.
  Check Logs: Review the SAP application logs and database logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the failure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like ST22 (Dump Analysis) and SM21 (System Log) to investigate further.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the Predictive Analytics Library and database management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.