How To Fix WS_EA001 - conversion error in IDOC &1 Segment &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_EA - Settlement Management Messages (Add-On)

• Message number: 001

• Message text: conversion error in IDOC &1 Segment &2 &3

What causes this issue?

When converting segment &V2& using segment type &V3& in IDOC &V1&
a conversion error occurred:
&V4&
The segment content is therefore only displayed up until the conversion
error.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_EA001 - conversion error in IDOC &1 Segment &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_EA001 conversion error in IDOC &1 Segment &2 &3
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of an IDoc when there is a conversion error in a specific segment of the IDoc. The placeholders &1, &2, and &3 represent:
  
  &1: IDoc type
  &2: Segment name
  &3: Additional information, often the field name or error details
  
  Conversion error means that the system failed to convert the data from the IDoc segment into the internal SAP format. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect data format in the IDoc segment (e.g., alphanumeric data in a numeric field)
  Data length exceeding the defined length in the segment structure
  Invalid characters or special characters that cannot be converted
  Mismatch between the IDoc segment definition and the data being processed
  Incorrect or missing mandatory fields in the segment
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Data type mismatch (e.g., trying to convert a string to a number)
  Incorrect decimal separator or date format
  Segment structure changes not reflected in the IDoc processing program
  Corrupted or incomplete IDoc data
  
  How to Analyze:
  
  Check the IDoc data: Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc and inspect the segment data causing the error.
  Check the segment definition: Use transaction WE31 to review the segment structure and data element definitions.
  Check the data element/domain: Use SE11 to verify the data element/domain for the field causing the error.
  Look at the error details: The third parameter &3 often gives a clue about the field or the nature of the conversion error.
  Check the IDoc processing function module: The error might occur in the inbound or outbound processing function module (e.g., IDOC_INPUT_* or IDOC_OUTPUT_*).
  
  Solution:
  
  Correct the data in the IDoc: Fix the data format, length, or invalid characters in the IDoc segment.
  Adjust the segment structure or data element: If the segment definition is incorrect or outdated, update it accordingly.
  Enhance error handling: Add checks in the IDoc processing function module to handle unexpected data gracefully.
  Reprocess the IDoc: After correction, reprocess the IDoc using transaction BD87 or WE19 (test tool).
  Coordinate with the sending system: If the IDoc is coming from an external system, ensure the data sent complies with SAP's expected format.
  
  Related Transactions and Tools:
  
  WE02 / WE05: Display IDocs and analyze errors
  BD87: Reprocess IDocs with errors
  WE19: Test tool for IDocs (simulate inbound/outbound processing)
  WE31: Segment editor
  SE11: Data dictionary (check data elements/domains)
  SM58: Check for any related update errors if IDoc processing is asynchronous
  
  Example:
  If the error message is:
  WS_EA001 conversion error in IDOC MATMAS01 Segment E1MARAM MATNR
  It means there is a conversion error in the MATNR field of the E1MARAM segment in the MATMAS01 IDoc. The material number might have invalid characters or length issues.
  
  If you provide the exact IDoc type, segment, and field details from the error message, I can help you with a more specific diagnosis.