How To Fix /SCMB/TM_MSG006 - Conversion error

/SCMB/TM_MSG006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/TM_MSG -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Conversion error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/TM_MSG006 - Conversion error ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/TM_MSG006 Conversion error typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with data conversion during the processing of transportation-related documents or transactions. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data format issues, incorrect data types, or problems with the mapping of data between different systems or modules.
  Causes:
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being processed may not conform to the expected format, leading to conversion errors.
  Incorrect Data Types: If the data types of fields do not match the expected types (e.g., trying to convert a string to a number), this can trigger the error.
  Mapping Problems: Issues with the mapping of data between different systems or modules can lead to conversion errors.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required fields may be missing or incomplete, causing the conversion process to fail.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements