How To Fix PPEBAPI018 - Internal error when converting the document &1 &2 &3 &4

PPEBAPI018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEBAPI - API and BAPI Messages in iPPE

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Internal error when converting the document &1 &2 &3 &4

What causes this issue?

An internal error has occurred when converting the internal or external
identification of a document to the external or internal
identification.

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?

INCLUDE PM_TODO_ALE_C
INCLUDE PM_INTERNER_FEHLER OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

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 PPEBAPI018 - Internal error when converting the document &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message PPEBAPI018, which indicates an "Internal error when converting the document," typically arises during the processing of documents in the SAP system, particularly when using BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces) for document handling. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the creation, modification, or transfer of documents.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: The data being processed may have inconsistencies or invalid entries that prevent successful conversion.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the document type or the related business processes.
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the BAPI may lack the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs or issues in the SAP system or the specific version being used.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters passed to the BAPI may not be in the expected format or may be missing required fields.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Validity: Review the data being passed to the BAPI for any inconsistencies