How To Fix SABP_BEHV018 - Invalid call of CONVERT KEY

SABP_BEHV018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SABP_BEHV - ABAP: Behavior Modeling and Implementation

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Invalid call of CONVERT KEY

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SABP_BEHV018 - Invalid call of CONVERT KEY ?

  The SAP error message SABP_BEHV018: Invalid call of CONVERT KEY typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Business Application Programming Interface (BAPI) or when dealing with data conversion functions in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the way a key conversion function is being called, which may be due to incorrect parameters or an invalid context.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters passed to the conversion function may not be valid or may not match the expected format.
  Invalid Key: The key being converted may not exist in the system or may not be valid for the specified context.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that affect how keys are converted.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types of the input parameters may not match the expected types for the conversion function.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the conversion.
  
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