How To Fix WRF_APC_INB152 - Conversion of &1 from XI to field &2 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC_INB - Messages for OAPC Inbound Processing

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Conversion of &1 from XI to field &2 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC_INB152 - Conversion of &1 from XI to field &2 failed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC_INB152
  
  Text: Conversion of &1 from XI to field &2 failed
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during the inbound processing of an Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) interface, specifically when data is being converted from the XI (Exchange Infrastructure) message format to the target SAP APO data structure or field.
  
  &1 represents the source field or data element in the XI message.
  &2 represents the target field in the APO system where the data is supposed to be mapped.
  
  The error indicates that the system failed to convert or map the incoming data from the XI message format to the expected data type or format in the target field. This can happen due to:
  
  Data type mismatch (e.g., trying to convert a string to a numeric field).
  Incorrect or unexpected data format in the XI message.
  Missing or incorrect mapping in the interface.
  Data length exceeding the target field length.
  Invalid or unexpected characters in the source data.
  Incomplete or corrupted XI message payload.
  
  
  Where does it occur?
  
  During inbound IDoc or XML message processing in SAP APO.
  In the CIF (Core Interface) inbound processing.
  When the system tries to convert the XI message payload into the internal APO data structure.
  
  
  Possible Causes in Detail:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch:
  
  The source data type in the XI message does not match the expected data type in the target APO field.
  
  
  Incorrect Mapping:
  
  The mapping between the XI message and the APO structure is incorrect or incomplete.
  
  
  Data Format Issues:
  
  The data in the XI message is not in the expected format (e.g., date format, decimal separator).
  
  
  Data Length Issues:
  
  The source data is longer than the target field length.
  
  
  Special Characters or Invalid Data:
  
  The source data contains characters that cannot be converted or are invalid for the target field.
  
  
  Missing Mandatory Fields:
  
  Required fields are missing or empty in the XI message.
  
  
  
  How to Analyze:
  
  
  Check the Error Log:
  
  Look at the detailed error log or trace to identify which fields (&1 and &2) are involved.
  
  
  Check the XI Message Payload:
  
  Use transaction SXMB_MONI or SXI_MONITOR to view the inbound message and verify the data content.
  
  
  Check the Mapping:
  
  Review the mapping between the XI message and the APO inbound structure. This can be done in the Integration Directory or via the relevant mapping tools.
  
  
  Check Data Types and Lengths:
  
  Compare the data types and lengths of the source and target fields.
  
  
  Check for Special Characters:
  
  Look for any special or non-standard characters in the source data.
  
  
  Check for Missing Fields:
  
  Ensure all mandatory fields are present in the XI message.
  
  
  
  Solution / Resolution:
  
  
  Correct the Data Format:
  
  Ensure the data in the XI message matches the expected format (e.g., date format, decimal separator).
  
  
  Adjust the Mapping:
  
  Fix the mapping to correctly convert the source data to the target field.
  
  
  Data Cleansing:
  
  Remove or replace invalid characters in the source data.
  
  
  Increase Field Length (if possible):
  
  If the source data is longer than the target field, consider increasing the target field length or truncating the data appropriately.
  
  
  Fix the Source System:
  
  If the data is coming from an external system, correct the data at the source.
  
  
  Reprocess the Message:
  
  After corrections, reprocess the inbound message.
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_APC_INB152 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:  
  
  SXMB_MONI (Message Monitor)  
  SXI_MONITOR (Integration Engine Monitor)  
  /SAPAPO/CIF (CIF Monitor)  
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:  
  
  APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization)  
  CIF (Core Interface)  
  XI/PI (Exchange Infrastructure / Process Integration)  
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to message WRF_APC_INB152 or conversion errors in CIF inbound processing.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Conversion of &1 from XI to field &2 failed
  
  
  Cause
  Data type/format mismatch or mapping error
  
  
  Effect
  Inbound message processing fails in APO
  
  
  Solution
  Check and correct data format, mapping, and source data
  
  
  Tools
  SXMB_MONI, SXI_MONITOR, /SAPAPO/CIF
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the actual values of &1 and &2 or the message payload, I can help you analyze the specific cause further.