How To Fix UMGLOG120 - Could not convert field &3 of table &1 with value &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMGLOG - Message class for the SPUMG Main Log

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Could not convert field &3 of table &1 with value &2.

What causes this issue?

The table row with field &3 = &2 could not be repaired during the
Automatic Repair.

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

System Response

The affected table is moved to SUMG Manual Repair.

How to fix this error?

Repair the table row in the SUMG Manual Repair.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMGLOG120 - Could not convert field &3 of table &1 with value &2. ?

  The SAP error message UMGLOG120 indicates that there is an issue with converting a field in a specific table. The message typically includes three placeholders:
  
  &1: The name of the table.
  &2: The value that could not be converted.
  &3: The name of the field that is causing the issue.
  
  Cause
  This error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The value in the specified field does not match the expected data type. For example, if the field is expected to be a numeric type but contains a string or special character, the conversion will fail.
  
  
  Invalid Data: The value itself may be invalid or out of range for the field. For instance, if a date field is expected but a non-date string is provided, it will lead to this error.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data model or the way data is being processed, leading to incorrect assumptions about the data types.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the UMGLOG120 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Data: Review the value in the specified field of the table. Ensure that it matches the expected data type and format. For example, if the field is a date, ensure the value is in the correct date format.
  
  
  Data Cleansing: If the data is invalid, you may need to cleanse the data. This could involve correcting the value or removing invalid entries.
  
  
  Review Table Structure: Check the structure of the table to ensure that the field definitions are correct and that they match the data being processed.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the process that leads to this error to identify where the conversion is failing.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific table and field to understand any constraints or requirements.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table structure and field definitions.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  Data Migration: If this error occurs during data migration or data upload processes, ensure that the data mapping is correctly defined and that the source data adheres to the target schema.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UMGLOG120 error in your SAP system.