How To Fix /PF1/MSG_FH_EXC004 - IFME Data Conversion error for format '&1'

/PF1/MSG_FH_EXC004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_FH_EXC -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: IFME Data Conversion error for format '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_EXC004 - IFME Data Conversion error for format '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_EXC004 IFME Data Conversion error for format '&1' typically indicates that there is an issue with data conversion in the IFME (Interface for Master Data) process. This error can occur when the system is unable to convert data from one format to another, which can be due to various reasons such as incorrect data types, invalid formats, or unexpected values.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Data Format: The data being processed does not match the expected format. For example, if a date is expected in YYYY-MM-DD format but is provided in DD/MM/YYYY.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the input does not match the expected data type in the target field (e.g., trying to insert a string into a numeric field).
  Null or Empty Values: The presence of null or empty values in fields that require data can lead to conversion errors.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the IFME or related modules