How To Fix SIT_PUWB079 - Unable to execute conversion exit &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Unable to execute conversion exit &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIT_PUWB079 - Unable to execute conversion exit &1. ?

  The SAP error message SIT_PUWB079, which states "Unable to execute conversion exit &1," typically occurs when there is an issue with a conversion exit that is being called in the system. Conversion exits are used in SAP to convert data from one format to another, such as converting a character string to a numeric value or formatting dates.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Conversion Exit: The specified conversion exit (&1) may not exist in the system or may not be correctly defined.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being passed to the conversion exit may not match the expected data type, leading to execution failure.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the conversion exit from being executed properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the conversion exit.
  Program Errors: There could be bugs or errors in the custom program or standard SAP program that is trying to call the conversion exit.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Conversion Exit Definition: Verify that the conversion exit specified in the error message exists and is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Review Data Types: Ensure that the data being passed to the conversion exit matches the expected input type. If there is a mismatch, adjust the data accordingly.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the program to see where the error occurs and what data is being passed to the conversion exit.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the conversion exit. You can check this in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific conversion exit to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues with the specific conversion exit.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other online resources for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.