How To Fix UMG385 - A binary field with content &1 could not be converted (data type &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMG - Message Class for the Unicode Migration Tool.

• Message number: 385

• Message text: A binary field with content &1 could not be converted (data type &2)

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while converting a binary field from non Unicode to
Unicode. The content of the field is &V1&. The ABAP data type is &V2&.
Reasons might be:
the parameters of the conversion object (CL_ABAP_CONV_X2X_CE) are not
valid
the conversion object could not be intialized correctly

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMG385 - A binary field with content &1 could not be converted (data type &2) ?

  The SAP error message UMG385 indicates that there is an issue with converting a binary field's content into a specified data type. This typically occurs when the system encounters data that it cannot interpret or convert correctly due to type mismatches or invalid data formats.
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The binary data being processed does not match the expected data type. For example, if the system expects a string but receives binary data that cannot be interpreted as a string.
  Corrupted Data: The binary content may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to conversion failures.
  Incorrect Field Length: The length of the binary data may exceed the expected length for the target data type.
  Unsupported Data Type: The data type specified may not be supported for the conversion being attempted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Format: Verify that the binary data being processed is in the correct format and adheres to the expected structure for the target data type.
  Validate Input Data: Ensure that the input data is not corrupted and is valid for the intended conversion.
  Adjust Data Types: If possible, adjust the data types in your program or configuration to ensure compatibility with the binary data being processed.
  Debugging: Use debugging tools to trace the data flow and identify where the conversion is failing. This can help pinpoint the exact data causing the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific function or module you are working with to understand the expected data types and formats.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your code to manage cases where conversion fails, allowing for graceful degradation or alternative processing paths.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE37 (Function Module) to investigate the data types and structures involved in the conversion.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error context and any relevant data samples.