How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RD155 - Error while converting data

/PF1/MSG_RD155 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RD -

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Error while converting data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD155 - Error while converting data ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD155 typically indicates an issue related to data conversion during a process, often in the context of data extraction, transformation, or loading (ETL) operations. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during data migration, data uploads, or when using specific SAP modules.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being processed may not be in the expected format. This can include incorrect data types, invalid characters, or unexpected null values.
  Mapping Errors: If there is a mapping between source and target fields, any discrepancies in the mapping can lead to conversion errors.
  Data Length Exceedance: The data being converted may exceed the defined length of the target field.
  Incompatible Data Types: Attempting to convert data from one type to another (e.g., from string to date) without proper formatting can cause errors.
  Missing Required Fields: If required fields are missing in the data being processed, it can lead to conversion failures.
  
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