How To Fix SALV_X_API016 - No conversion exit defined

SALV_X_API016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No conversion exit defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API016 - No conversion exit defined ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API016: No conversion exit defined typically occurs when you are trying to use the SAP ALV (ABAP List Viewer) functionality, specifically when working with the SALV (Simple ALV) classes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the data type conversion, particularly when the system cannot find a conversion exit for a specific field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Conversion Exit: The field in question may not have a defined conversion exit. Conversion exits are used in SAP to convert data from one format to another (e.g., from internal to external representation).
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the field being processed may not match the expected data type, leading to conversion issues.
  Field Definition: The field might not be properly defined in the data dictionary (DDIC), or it may not be associated with a conversion routine.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definition: Ensure that the field in question is correctly defined in the data