How To Fix TD850 - Reading/initialization of conversion failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 850

• Message text: Reading/initialization of conversion failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD850 - Reading/initialization of conversion failed ?

  The SAP error message TD850, which states "Reading/initialization of conversion failed," typically occurs during the conversion of data types or when the system is trying to read conversion routines. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data uploads, conversions, or when processing certain transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Conversion Routines: The conversion routine that is supposed to handle the data type conversion may be missing or incorrectly defined in the system.
  Data Format Issues: The data being processed may not conform to the expected format, leading to conversion failures.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the data types or the related settings in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the error occurs after a transport, it could be due to missing objects or dependencies that were not transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, lack of proper authorizations can prevent the system from accessing the necessary conversion routines.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Conversion Routines: Verify that the conversion routines are correctly defined and available in the system. You can check this in transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Validate Data Formats: Ensure that the data being processed matches the expected formats. This may involve checking the source data for inconsistencies or errors.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the data types and conversions. This may involve looking at the relevant customizing settings in SPRO.
  Transport Check: If the error occurred after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported correctly.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the conversion routines and related objects.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is causing the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), ST22 (Dump Analysis), SM21 (System Log).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and the solutions they found.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.