How To Fix RSWADBACKEND016 - Error during conversion - no detailed message text was supplied.

RSWADBACKEND016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADBACKEND - Message for Backend Web-Designtime Operation

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error during conversion - no detailed message text was supplied.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADBACKEND016 - Error during conversion - no detailed message text was supplied. ?

  The SAP error message RSWADBACKEND016 typically occurs during the execution of a data extraction or data transfer process, particularly when dealing with the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA systems. The error indicates that there was an issue during the conversion process, but unfortunately, no detailed message text is provided to clarify the specific cause.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the data types in the source and target systems. For example, trying to convert a string to a numeric type without proper formatting.
  Invalid Data: The data being processed may contain invalid or unexpected values that cannot be converted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data source or the data target, such as incorrect field mappings.
  Missing Data: Required fields may be missing in the data being processed, leading to conversion failures.
  System Performance: Performance issues or timeouts during data processing can also lead