How To Fix WL170 - Error during type conversion

WL170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Error during type conversion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL170 - Error during type conversion ?

  The SAP error message WL170, which indicates "Error during type conversion," typically occurs when there is an issue with data type conversion in the SAP system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when data is being transferred between different systems, during data processing in ABAP programs, or when handling input/output operations.
  Causes of WL170 Error
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The most common cause is a mismatch between the expected data type and the actual data type being processed. For example, trying to convert a string to a numeric type when the string contains non-numeric characters.
  
  
  Invalid Data Format: If the data being processed does not conform to the expected format (e.g., date formats, currency formats), it can lead to conversion errors.
  
  
  Null or Empty Values: Attempting to convert null or empty values can also trigger this error, especially if the conversion expects a valid value.
  
  
  Incorrect Field Length: If the length of the data