How To Fix RSSDA086 - Field &2: Conversion exit &1 not supported in type converter

RSSDA086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSSDA - BW HANA Smart Data Access

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Field &2: Conversion exit &1 not supported in type converter

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RSSDA086 - Details

• The SAP error message RSSDA086 indicates that there is an issue with a conversion exit that is not supported in the type converter for a specific field. This typically occurs when the system is trying to convert data from one format to another, and the specified conversion exit is either not defined or not applicable for the data type being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Conversion Exit: The conversion exit specified for the field is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the field does not match the expected type for the conversion exit.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the data element or domain associated with the field.
  Custom Development: If there is custom code or enhancements, it may not be handling the conversion correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Conversion Exit: Verify that the conversion exit specified in the field is correct and exists in the system.