How To Fix R7431 - Characteristic &1: Conversion exit &2 does not exist and will be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Conversion exit &2 does not exist and will be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7431 - Characteristic &1: Conversion exit &2 does not exist and will be deleted ?

  The SAP error message R7431 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic in the SAP system, specifically that a conversion exit associated with that characteristic does not exist and will be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system or when dealing with characteristics in the context of variant configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Exit: The conversion exit specified for the characteristic is not defined in the system. This can happen if the conversion exit was deleted or if there was a typo in the name of the conversion exit.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may have been configured incorrectly, leading to a reference to a non-existent conversion exit.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the conversion exit may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Conversion Exit: Verify if the conversion exit exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and checking the conversion exit in the relevant domain.
  Create or Restore Conversion Exit: If the conversion exit does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  Update Characteristic Configuration: If the conversion exit is not needed, you can update the characteristic configuration to remove the reference to the non-existent conversion exit.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific characteristic and conversion exit to ensure that you are following best practices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  CL02: Change Characteristic
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message R7431 and ensure that your characteristics are correctly configured in the SAP system.