How To Fix RSAR118 - Return code & when converting field & in record &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Return code & when converting field & in record &

What causes this issue?

The user-defined conversion routine for field &V2& delivered the return
code &V1& for the record &V3&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The processing was terminated and indicated as incorrect. The
processing continues for the remaining data package records.

How to fix this error?

Check the user-defined conversion routine or the data in the processing
package and remove the cause of the error.
You can now restart the processing of this package.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR118 - Return code & when converting field & in record & ?

  The SAP error message RSAR118 typically occurs during the data transfer process, particularly when using the SAP Data Transfer Process (DTP) or during the extraction of data from a source system. The error message indicates that there is an issue with converting a field in a record, which can be due to various reasons such as data type mismatches, incorrect field lengths, or invalid data formats.
  Causes of RSAR118 Error
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The source field's data type does not match the target field's data type in the data model.
  Field Length Issues: The length of the data in the source field exceeds the length defined in the target field.
  Invalid Data Format: The data being transferred does not conform to the expected format (e.g., date formats, numeric formats).
  Null or Blank Values: The presence of null or blank values in fields that do not allow them can also trigger this error.
  Transformation Rules: If there are transformation rules defined that are not correctly handling the data, this can lead to conversion errors.
  
  Solutions to RSAR118 Error
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the data types of the source and target fields match. If necessary, adjust the data types in the target data model.
  Adjust Field Lengths: Verify the lengths of the fields in both the source and target. If the source field is longer, consider truncating the data or increasing the target field length.
  Validate Data Formats: Ensure that the data being extracted conforms to the expected formats. For example, if a date is expected, ensure that the date is in the correct format.
  Handle Null Values: If null or blank values are causing the issue, consider implementing logic to handle these values appropriately, such as default values or filters.
  Review Transformation Logic: If there are transformations applied to the data, review them to ensure they are correctly defined and can handle the incoming data.
  Debugging: Use the SAP BW/BI tools to debug the DTP or extraction process. Check the logs for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the specific record causing the issue.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to analyze the data flow and transformations.
  Monitoring: Use transaction RSMO to monitor the data loads and check for any additional errors or warnings that may provide context.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches and updates.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Data Transfer Processes and data modeling to ensure best practices are being followed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSAR118 error and implement a solution to resolve it.