How To Fix UCT8214 - &2 not compatible with internal format for source field &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCT8 - Message class for UCT8(mapping)

• Message number: 214

• Message text: &2 not compatible with internal format for source field &1

What causes this issue?

The method has a mapping rule for source field &V1& with an Input
Conversion indicator that is not selected. This means that the
intermediate value '&V2&', which is derived from the conversion of the
source data, is regarded as an SAP-internal format and is moved to the
target data. However, the value '&V2&' is incompatible with the internal
format.

System Response

The system will attempt to move the data to the target irrespective of t
he format.
If the move does not trigger an exception, this message is merely a warn
ing. Otherwise, this message is an error and the data will not be
mapped. In the latter case, follow the instructions below:

How to fix this error?

Check field &V1& as to whether the desired source data or concatenated s
ource data is satisfactory. If you want the system to interpret the
value '&V2&' as a value in external format, select the <LS>Input
Conversion</> indicator and execute the method again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCT8214 - &2 not compatible with internal format for source field &1 ?

  The SAP error message UCT8214 indicates that there is a compatibility issue between the data being processed and the expected internal format for a source field. This error typically arises during data transfer or conversion processes, such as when importing data from external sources or during data migration.
  Cause:
  The error message UCT8214 occurs when:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being imported does not match the expected data type of the target field. For example, if the target field expects a numeric value but receives a string or alphanumeric value, this error can occur.
  Format Issues: The format of the data being processed does not align with the internal format expected by SAP. This could include issues with date formats, decimal separators, or other formatting discrepancies.
  Length Exceedance: The length of the data being imported exceeds the maximum length defined for the target field.
  Invalid Characters: The data may contain characters that are not allowed in the target field.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCT8214 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Verify that the data types of the source fields match the expected data types of the target fields in SAP. Ensure that numeric fields contain only numbers, date fields contain valid date formats, etc.
  
  
  Format Validation: Ensure that the data being imported adheres to the required format. For example, if a date is expected in the format YYYY-MM-DD, make sure the data is formatted accordingly.
  
  
  Length Check: Review the length of the data being imported. If the data exceeds the maximum length defined for the target field, you may need to truncate the data or adjust the target field definition if possible.
  
  
  Character Validation: Check for any invalid characters in the data. Remove or replace any characters that are not compatible with the target field.
  
  
  Data Mapping: If you are using a data mapping tool or process, ensure that the mapping is correctly defined and that all fields are correctly aligned.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, test the data import or conversion process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for more details on data types and field definitions.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check field definitions and data types.
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider using debugging tools in SAP to trace the data flow and identify where the incompatibility occurs.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration and data.