How To Fix RSAR137 - Error in conversion exit &1 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Error in conversion exit &1 &3

What causes this issue?

An error occurred in record &V3& during execution of conversion exit
&V1& for field &V2&.

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?

Check that the record where the error occurred has the correct format,
and correct it accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR137 - Error in conversion exit &1 &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSAR137 with the description "Error in conversion exit &1 &3" typically occurs in the context of data extraction or transformation processes, particularly when dealing with data sources in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or during data loading operations. This error indicates that there is an issue with the conversion exit that is being used for a particular field.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Conversion Exit: The conversion exit specified for a field may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Data Format Issues: The data being processed may not conform to the expected format required by the conversion exit, leading to conversion failures.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: If the data being processed is missing or incomplete, it can cause the conversion exit to fail.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data source or the InfoObject that is using the conversion exit.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Conversion Exit: Verify that the conversion exit specified in the error message is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant data element in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Validate Data: Ensure that the data being processed conforms to the expected format. You may need to clean or preprocess the data before it is loaded or transformed.
  Review Data Source Configuration: Check the configuration of the data source and the InfoObject to ensure that they are set up correctly and that the conversion exit is properly assigned.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the data load process to identify the exact point of failure. You can use transaction RSA3 to test the data extraction and see if the error can be reproduced.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific conversion exit to understand its requirements and limitations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check conversion exits.
  RSA3: Test Data Extraction to validate data sources.
  RSC1: To check InfoObjects and their attributes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to the specific conversion exit or the error message RSAR137.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other SAP-related discussion platforms for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSAR137 error in your SAP environment.