How To Fix SIT_PUWB072 - The data type wasn't converted (&1).

SIT_PUWB072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIT_PUWB - Messages for Situation Handling - Power User Workbench

• Message number: 072

• Message text: The data type wasn't converted (&1).

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SIT_PUWB072 - Details

• The SAP error message SIT_PUWB072, which states "The data type wasn't converted (&1)," typically occurs in the context of data processing or data transfer within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with data types that are incompatible or not properly defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to convert a data type that is not compatible with the expected format. This can happen during data import/export, data mapping, or when using certain functions that require specific data types.
  Incorrect Configuration: If the configuration settings for data types in the relevant module or application are incorrect, it can lead to this error.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: If the data being processed is missing or does not conform to the expected structure, it can trigger this error.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not handle data types correctly, leading to conversion errors.
  
  
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