How To Fix RSWWW203 - The system was not able to convert item '&1'

RSWWW203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWWW - Messages for BW Web Reporting

• Message number: 203

• Message text: The system was not able to convert item '&1'

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWWW203 - The system was not able to convert item '&1' ?

  The SAP error message RSWWW203 indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to convert a specific item, denoted by '&1'. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is a problem with data extraction, transformation, or loading (ETL) processes.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The item being processed may have a data type that does not match the expected type in the target system.
  Missing Data: The item may not exist in the source system or may have been deleted or archived.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with the mapping of fields between the source and target systems.
  Transformation Errors: Errors in the transformation logic can lead to conversion failures.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being processed may be inconsistent or corrupted, leading to conversion issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Types: Verify that the data types of the source and target fields match. If there is