How To Fix WS055 - Conversion different to known one ( & & <-> & & )

WS055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Conversion different to known one ( & & <-> & & )

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WS055 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WS055 Conversion different to known one ( & & <-> & & )
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the conversion of data between internal and external formats in SAP. Specifically, it indicates that the conversion routine being used for a particular data element or field is different from the one previously known or expected by the system.
  
  SAP uses conversion routines to transform data between internal (system) format and external (user) format.
  When a conversion routine is changed or inconsistent (e.g., due to customizing changes, transport inconsistencies, or program changes), SAP detects a mismatch.
  The message WS055 is triggered when the system finds that the conversion routine currently assigned to a data element or domain differs from the one it has stored or expects.
  
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Changing the conversion routine for a domain or data element after data has already been stored or processed.
  Transporting objects between systems where conversion routines differ.
  Inconsistent customizing or