How To Fix SWRD403 - The data format cannot be interpreted by the converter chosen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWRD - Business Workflow: WAPI Interfaces of Definition

• Message number: 403

• Message text: The data format cannot be interpreted by the converter chosen

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWRD403 - The data format cannot be interpreted by the converter chosen ?

  The SAP error message SWRD403, which states "The data format cannot be interpreted by the converter chosen," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data conversion processes, particularly when working with data formats in SAP Business Workflow or SAP Process Integration (PI).
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incompatible Data Format: The data being processed does not match the expected format that the converter is designed to handle. This could be due to incorrect data types, missing fields, or unexpected data structures.
  
  
  Incorrect Converter Configuration: The converter specified in the workflow or integration process may not be suitable for the data being processed. This could happen if the wrong converter is selected or if the converter is not properly configured.
  
  
  Data Corruption: The data being passed to the converter may be corrupted or malformed, leading to an inability to interpret it correctly.
  
  
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch