How To Fix SFB701 - Conversion failed: Invalid input format &1

SFB701 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SFB - Messages for Formula Builder

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Conversion failed: Invalid input format &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SFB701 - Conversion failed: Invalid input format &1 ?

  The SAP error message SFB701 "Conversion failed: Invalid input format &1" typically occurs when there is an issue with the format of the data being processed in a conversion routine. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data entry, data import, or when executing certain transactions that involve data conversion.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Data Format: The input data does not match the expected format. For example, if a date is expected in the format YYYY-MM-DD but is provided as DD/MM/YYYY, this error may occur.
  Incorrect Field Length: The data being processed exceeds the defined length of the field in the database or the program.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the input does not match the expected data type (e.g., trying to convert a string to a numeric type).
  Localization Issues: Different locales may have different formats for dates, numbers, etc. If the system is expecting a specific locale format, providing data