How To Fix RSOBI_MF132 - Conversion exit of characteristic &2 is &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOBI_MF - Messages for SOBI Model Factory

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Conversion exit of characteristic &2 is &3

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

This is a standard setting. If you do not want this setting, change this
property to the required value in the corresponding object transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOBI_MF132 - Conversion exit of characteristic &2 is &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSOBI_MF132, which states "Conversion exit of characteristic &2 is &3," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the conversion exit for a characteristic in a query or report. This error indicates that the system is unable to convert the data for a specific characteristic due to a missing or incorrect conversion exit.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Exit: The characteristic in question may not have a defined conversion exit, which is necessary for converting the data from its internal format to a user-friendly format.
  Incorrect Configuration: The conversion exit may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the characteristic.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the data type of the characteristic and the expected format for the conversion exit.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, the conversion exit may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Conversion Exit:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the characteristic in question.
  Verify if a conversion exit is assigned to the characteristic. If not, you may need to create or assign one.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Configuration:
  
  In the InfoObject maintenance (transaction RSD1), check the settings for the characteristic to ensure that the conversion exit is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Type Verification:
  
  Ensure that the data type of the characteristic matches the expected format for the conversion exit. If there is a mismatch, you may need to adjust the data type or the conversion exit.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects, including conversion exits, were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the query or report again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on conversion exits and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.