How To Fix UJD_EXCEPTION015 - IF-statement (&1 ...) is invalid when converting source data (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJD_EXCEPTION - BPC: Data Manager Exception Message Class

• Message number: 015

• Message text: IF-statement (&1 ...) is invalid when converting source data (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJD_EXCEPTION015 - IF-statement (&1 ...) is invalid when converting source data (&2) ?

  The SAP error message UJD_EXCEPTION015 typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW when there is an issue with an IF-statement in a formula or calculation. This error indicates that the IF-statement is invalid due to issues with the source data or the syntax of the statement itself.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Syntax: The IF-statement may have incorrect syntax, such as missing parentheses or incorrect logical operators.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types being compared in the IF-statement may not be compatible. For example, comparing a string to a number can lead to this error.
  Null or Missing Values: If the source data contains null or missing values, it can cause the IF-statement to fail.
  Incorrect Field References: The fields referenced in the IF-statement may not exist or may be incorrectly spelled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Syntax: Review the IF-statement for any syntax errors. Ensure that all parentheses are correctly placed and that the logical operators are used properly.
  
  Example of correct syntax: IF(condition, true_value, false_value)
  
  
  
  Verify Data Types: Ensure that the data types of the fields being compared are compatible. If necessary, convert data types to match.
  
  Use functions like TO_NUMBER() or TO_STRING() to convert data types as needed.
  
  
  
  Handle Null Values: Implement checks for null or missing values in your IF-statement to prevent errors.
  
  Example: IF(ISNULL(field), default_value, field)
  
  
  
  Check Field References: Ensure that all field names used in the IF-statement are correct and exist in the data source.
  
  
  Test with Sample Data: If possible, test the IF-statement with a smaller set of data to isolate the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for specific syntax and examples related to IF-statements in the context of your SAP environment (e.g., SAP BW, SAP BusinessObjects).
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or support sites for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Debugging Tools: Use debugging tools available in SAP to trace the execution of the IF-statement and identify where it fails.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UJD_EXCEPTION015 error in your SAP environment.