How To Fix RSDS041 - &1: Conversion exit is not being executed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 041

• Message text: &1: Conversion exit is not being executed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS041 - &1: Conversion exit is not being executed ?

  The SAP error message RSDS041 typically indicates that there is an issue with the conversion exit for a field in a DataSource. This error occurs when the system is unable to execute the conversion exit for a specific field, which is necessary for transforming data from the source system into the format expected by the target system (like BW).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Exit: The conversion exit for the field may not be defined or may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Field Mapping: The field in the DataSource may not be correctly mapped to the corresponding field in the target structure.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch in data types between the source and target fields, which prevents the conversion exit from being executed.
  Technical Settings: The technical settings of the DataSource may not be configured correctly, leading to issues with data extraction.
  Custom Code Issues: If there is custom code involved in the