How To Fix /SCMTMS/SOS003 - GDT conversion failed; change date was &1

/SCMTMS/SOS003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SOS -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: GDT conversion failed; change date was &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SOS003 - GDT conversion failed; change date was &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SOS003 GDT conversion failed; change date was &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the conversion of Global Data Transport (GDT) data. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, issues with the configuration, or problems with the underlying database.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP TM system can lead to conversion failures.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as locks or corruption, can also cause this error.
  Transport Request Issues: If the GDT is being transported between systems, issues with the transport request can lead to conversion failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency: 
  
  Review the data related to the GDT and ensure that all necessary entries are present and correct.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 to