How To Fix W8172 - Conversion of format & is not currently supported

W8172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Conversion of format & is not currently supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8172 - Conversion of format & is not currently supported ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W8172 Conversion of format & is not currently supported
  
  Cause
  This warning message occurs when SAP encounters a data format conversion request that it does not support. Specifically, the system is trying to convert data using a format code (represented by & in the message) that is either obsolete, not implemented, or not recognized in the current context.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Using a format specifier in function modules or conversion routines that SAP does not handle.
  Attempting to convert data types or formats that are not supported by the standard SAP conversion logic.
  Custom code or user exits that call conversion functions with unsupported format parameters.
  Legacy or non-standard format strings passed to conversion functions like CONVERSION_EXIT_* or CL_ABAP_CONV_* classes.
  
  
  Explanation
  
  The & in the message is a placeholder for the actual format code or format string that caused the issue.
  The message is a warning (W), not an error, so the program may continue but the conversion