How To Fix PPLO_MESSAGES011 - Indicator conversion error occurred.

PPLO_MESSAGES011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPLO_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Indicator conversion error occurred.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPLO_MESSAGES011 - Indicator conversion error occurred. ?

  The SAP error message PPLO_MESSAGES011 indicates that there is an "Indicator conversion error" in the context of Production Planning (PP) or related modules. This error typically arises when the system encounters an issue while trying to convert a value from one data type to another, particularly when dealing with indicators (which are often represented as single-character fields).
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The most common cause is a mismatch between the expected data type and the actual data type being processed. For example, if the system expects a character value (like 'X' for true) but receives a numeric value instead.
  Invalid Input Values: If the input values for indicators are not valid (e.g., using a character that is not recognized as a valid indicator).
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that manipulate indicator values, they may not handle conversions correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the relevant