How To Fix RSTRAN524 - Rule (target field: &2 group: &3): Conversion type missing or invalid

RSTRAN524 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTRAN - Messages for Transformation

• Message number: 524

• Message text: Rule (target field: &2 group: &3): Conversion type missing or invalid

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTRAN524 - Rule (target field: &2 group: &3): Conversion type missing or invalid ?

  The SAP error message RSTRAN524 indicates that there is an issue with a transformation rule in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. Specifically, it points to a problem with the conversion type for a target field in a transformation. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Type: The transformation rule for the target field does not specify a conversion type, which is necessary for the system to understand how to convert data from the source to the target.
  Invalid Conversion Type: The conversion type specified in the transformation rule is not recognized or is not valid for the target field.
  Field Mismatch: The data types of the source and target fields may not match, leading to an inability to perform the required conversion.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the transformation or the InfoObject definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transformation Rules:
  
  Go to the transformation in the SAP BW