How To Fix RS_GENERAL217 - Conversion exit &1 could not be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_GENERAL - BW General Messages for Re-Use

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Conversion exit &1 could not be found

What causes this issue?

Conversion exist &V1& could not be found.

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?

Import the conversion exit from the source system, if the relevant
technical prerequisites are fulfilled, or implement your own conversion
exit, by implementing the function modules CONVERSION_EXIT_XXXXX_INPUT
and CONVERSION_EXIT_XXXXX_OUTPUT.
You can find templates for the conversion exits, for example, in
function modules CONVERSION_EXIT_ALPHA_INPUT and CONVERSION_EXIT_AL
PHA_OUTPUT.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_GENERAL217 - Conversion exit &1 could not be found ?

  The SAP error message RS_GENERAL217 indicates that a conversion exit specified in your program or configuration could not be found. Conversion exits are used in SAP to convert data from one format to another, typically for display purposes or when reading data from the database.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Exit: The specified conversion exit does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the name or the exit not being defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The conversion exit might be incorrectly configured in the program or data element.
  Transport Issues: If the conversion exit was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Namespace Issues: If the conversion exit is part of a custom namespace, it may not be available in the current environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Conversion Exit Name: Verify that the name of the conversion exit is spelled correctly in your program or configuration.
  Define the Conversion Exit: If the conversion exit does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE37 (Function Modules) if it is a custom conversion exit.
  Check for Transport Issues: If the conversion exit was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  Use Standard Conversion Exits: If possible, use standard SAP conversion exits that are already available in the system.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints to see where the error occurs and gather more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE37: Function Module
  SE80: Object Navigator
  
  
  Documentation: Check SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes for specific information related to the conversion exit you are trying to use.
  SAP Community: You can search for similar issues in the SAP Community forums or post your specific issue for assistance.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.