How To Fix VHURL416 - No conversion exists for an external name

VHURL416 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHURL - Messages for Returnable Packaging Account Processing

• Message number: 416

• Message text: No conversion exists for an external name

What causes this issue?

No conversion has been maintained for external names of an account
statement. External names can be, for example, customer, vendor,
material or RP account.

System Response

Account determination terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the conversions for the account statement data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VHURL416 - Details

• The SAP error message VHURL416 ("No conversion exists for an external name") typically occurs in the context of SAP's handling of external names, particularly when dealing with data conversion or mapping between different formats or systems. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when working with data imports, exports, or integrations with external systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually indicates that the system is unable to find a suitable conversion routine for the specified external name. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Conversion Routine: The required conversion routine for the external name is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the external name may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the expected data type and the actual data being processed.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly implemented or may be missing necessary conversion