How To Fix REM_MESSAGES004 - Conversion error occured for material: &1

REM_MESSAGES004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REM_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Conversion error occured for material: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REM_MESSAGES004 - Conversion error occured for material: &1 ?

  The SAP error message REM_MESSAGES004 indicates that a conversion error occurred for a material in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP S/4HANA environments. This error typically arises during the processing of materials in the system, often related to issues with data conversion or mapping.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The material data being processed may not match the expected data type or format. For example, if a numeric field is expected but a string is provided, this can lead to conversion errors.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to issues when the system attempts to convert or process the material.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the material data, causing conversion errors.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate material