How To Fix UGMD7018 - Format conflict while reading data with DataSource &1

UGMD7018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD7 - Messages for Package UGMD7

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Format conflict while reading data with DataSource &1

What causes this issue?

You are using DataSource &V1& to read data from target system &V2&.
However, the data packages cannot be converted from the transport format
into the internal format.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD7018 - Format conflict while reading data with DataSource &1 ?

  The SAP error message UGMD7018, which indicates a "Format conflict while reading data with DataSource &1," typically arises when there is a mismatch between the expected data format and the actual data format being processed by the DataSource in SAP. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during data extraction, loading, or transformation processes.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types defined in the DataSource do not match the actual data types in the source system. For example, if a field is defined as a numeric type in SAP but contains alphanumeric data in the source.
  
  
  Field Length Issues: The length of the data in the source system exceeds the defined length in the DataSource. This can lead to truncation or format errors.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Format: The data being read may not conform to the expected format (e.g., date formats, decimal separators).
  
  
  Changes in Source Structure: If there have been changes in the source