How To Fix RSTRAN050 - Error when converting constant

RSTRAN050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTRAN - Messages for Transformation

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Error when converting constant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTRAN050 - Error when converting constant ?

  The SAP error message RSTRAN050 typically occurs during the process of data extraction or transformation in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with converting a constant value. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the execution of a query, data loading, or when working with transformations.
  Cause of RSTRAN050 Error
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is a mismatch between the data types of the source and target fields. For example, if you are trying to convert a string to a numeric type and the string contains non-numeric characters, this error will occur.
  
  
  Invalid Constant Values: If the constant value defined in the transformation is not valid for the target field (e.g., trying to assign a string constant to a numeric field), it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Incorrect Transformation Logic: The logic defined in the transformation might be incorrect, leading to an attempt