How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV628 - Field & is filled, must be empty

/PF1/MSG_CONV628 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV -

• Message number: 628

• Message text: Field & is filled, must be empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV628 - Field & is filled, must be empty ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV628 Field & is filled, must be empty typically indicates that a specific field in a transaction or program is expected to be empty, but it has been filled with data. This error often arises in the context of data conversion, migration, or when certain business rules are enforced in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently entered data into a field that should remain empty.
  Configuration Issue: The system configuration may require that certain fields be left blank under specific conditions, and the current data does not comply with these rules.
  Program Logic: The underlying program logic may have conditions that enforce the emptiness of the field based on the context of the transaction.
  Data Migration: During data migration or conversion processes, certain fields may be incorrectly populated due to mapping errors or incorrect transformation rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Requirements: Review the documentation or configuration settings related to