How To Fix RSM118 - Return code &2 in the conversion for the field &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Return code &2 in the conversion for the field &2

What causes this issue?

The self-defined conversion routine for the field &V1& delivered the
return code &V1&.

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

System Response

The IDoc processing was terminated and indicated as incorrect. A
reimport of the IDoc is possible at any time.

How to fix this error?

Check the self-defined conversion routine and remove the cause of the
error. Afterwards you can carry out the processing of this IDoc again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM118 - Return code &2 in the conversion for the field &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSM118 typically indicates an issue during the conversion of a field in a data processing operation, often related to data extraction or transformation processes. The message format usually looks like this:
  RSM118 Return code &2 in the conversion for the field &1
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being processed does not match the expected data type for the field. For example, trying to convert a string to a numeric type when the string contains non-numeric characters.
  
  
  Invalid Data: The data being processed may contain invalid or unexpected values that cannot be converted properly.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data source or the transformation rules that are being applied.
  
  
  Custom Code: If there is custom code involved in the data processing, there may be bugs or logic errors that lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSM118 error, you