How To Fix STEP241 - Conversion of the type of ptdoc required: &1 -> &2.

STEP241 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Conversion of the type of ptdoc required: &1 -> &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP241 - Conversion of the type of ptdoc required: &1 -> &2. ?

  The SAP error message "STEP241 Conversion of the type of ptdoc required: &1 -> &2" typically occurs during the processing of a document in SAP, particularly when there is a type mismatch in the data being processed. This error is often related to the conversion of data types in the context of document processing, such as when working with IDocs, BAPIs, or other data structures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The error indicates that there is an attempt to convert a data type from one format to another, but the conversion is not valid. For example, trying to convert a string to a numeric type or vice versa.
  Incorrect Mapping: If you are using a custom program or a third-party integration, the mapping of fields between different data structures may not be correctly defined.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being processed may not conform to the expected format, leading to conversion issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Review the