How To Fix RDM_OPT_INBOUND018 - Bonus buy &1: Conversion error - Price/currency &2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDM_OPT_INBOUND - Import Framework Message Class

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Bonus buy &1: Conversion error - Price/currency &2/&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_OPT_INBOUND018 - Bonus buy &1: Conversion error - Price/currency &2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message RDM_OPT_INBOUND018 typically indicates a conversion error related to pricing and currency during the processing of a bonus buy promotion in the Retail Data Management (RDM) module. This error can occur when there is a mismatch or issue with the price or currency data being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The currency specified in the transaction may not match the expected currency in the system or the currency conversion rates may not be set up correctly.
  Invalid Price Format: The price being processed may not be in the correct format or may contain invalid characters.
  Missing Conversion Rates: If the system requires a conversion from one currency to another, and the conversion rates are not maintained in the system, this error can occur.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data being sent to the system, such as incorrect or incomplete records.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Currency Settings: Verify that the currency used in the transaction matches the expected currency in the system. Ensure that the currency codes are correct.
  Review Price Data: Ensure that the price data being sent is in the correct format and does not contain any invalid characters. Check for any leading or trailing spaces.
  Maintain Conversion Rates: If currency conversion is required, ensure that the necessary conversion rates are maintained in the system. You can do this in the transaction code OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates).
  Data Validation: Validate the data being sent to the system for any inconsistencies or errors. Ensure that all required fields are populated correctly.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to bonus buys and pricing in the RDM module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB08 (for maintaining exchange rates) and SE11 (for data dictionary) to check the structure of the tables involved.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Retail Data Management and bonus buy promotions for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RDM_OPT_INBOUND018 error.