How To Fix RSWWW417 - Value ranges of data series for chart '&2' ('&1') cannot be converted

RSWWW417 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWWW - Messages for BW Web Reporting

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Value ranges of data series for chart '&2' ('&1') cannot be converted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWWW417 - Value ranges of data series for chart '&2' ('&1') cannot be converted ?

  The SAP error message RSWWW417 indicates that there is an issue with the value ranges of data series in a chart. This error typically occurs when the data being used for the chart cannot be properly converted or interpreted, which can happen for several reasons. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Data Types: The data series may contain incompatible data types that cannot be converted into the required format for the chart.
  Invalid Data Values: The data series may contain invalid or unexpected values (e.g., null values, non-numeric values) that cannot be processed.
  Data Range Issues: The specified data range for the chart may not be valid or may not contain any data.
  Chart Configuration: The configuration settings for the chart may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in data interpretation.
  Data Source Changes: Changes in the underlying data source (e.g., changes in the database