How To Fix /SMB/CM_CONVERSION017 - Record was &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CM_CONVERSION -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Record was &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CM_CONVERSION017 - Record was &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CM_CONVERSION017 Record was &1 &2 typically relates to issues encountered during data conversion processes, particularly in the context of the SAP Business One or SAP Business ByDesign systems. This error message indicates that there was a problem with the conversion of a record, and the placeholders &1 and &2 usually represent specific details about the record in question (such as the record type and ID).
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being processed may not conform to the expected format or structure, leading to conversion failures.
  Missing Data: Required fields may be missing from the records being processed.
  Incompatible Data Types: There may be a mismatch between the data types expected by the system and the actual data being provided.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the data conversion process can lead to errors.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, bugs in the SAP software can cause unexpected behavior during data conversion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Format: Review