How To Fix RS_ADSO_MODEL165 - Conversion exit '&2' of field '&1' will be ignored in transformation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_ADSO_MODEL - Messages related to the Datastore Object Backend

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Conversion exit '&2' of field '&1' will be ignored in transformation

What causes this issue?

Conversion exit '<(>&<)>2' on field '<(>&<)>1' is ignored by the
transformation.

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?

Only the following conversions are considered by the transformation:
'ALPHA'
'GJAHR'
'NUMCV'
'PERI6'
'PERI7'
'INTCU'
'SNUMC'

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_ADSO_MODEL165 - Conversion exit '&2' of field '&1' will be ignored in transformation ?

  The SAP error message RS_ADSO_MODEL165 indicates that there is an issue with a conversion exit for a field in a transformation process, specifically in the context of Advanced DataStore Objects (ADSO) in SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA. The message states that the conversion exit for a specific field will be ignored during the transformation process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Exit: The conversion exit specified for the field is not defined or is not available in the system.
  Field Mismatch: The field in the source or target structure may not match the expected data type or format that the conversion exit is designed to handle.
  Transformation Logic: The transformation logic may not be correctly set up to handle the conversion exit, leading to it being ignored.
  Data Type Issues: The data type of the field in the source or target may not be compatible with the conversion exit.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Conversion Exit: Verify that the conversion exit specified for the field is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by checking the field's data element in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Adjust Transformation: Review the transformation logic to ensure that it is correctly set up to utilize the conversion exit. Make sure that the field mappings are correct.
  Data Type Compatibility: Ensure that the data types of the source and target fields are compatible with the conversion exit. If necessary, adjust the data types in the InfoObject or the transformation.
  Update Transformation: If the conversion exit is not needed, you can remove it from the transformation mapping for that field.
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, test the transformation to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to investigate and modify the relevant objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on conversion exits and their usage in transformations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RS_ADSO_MODEL165 error and implement a suitable solution.