How To Fix WSFP_MESSAGE018 - Error converting value &1 of characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSFP_MESSAGE - Message Class for Integrating In-Store Production

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Error converting value &1 of characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSFP_MESSAGE018 - Error converting value &1 of characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WSFP_MESSAGE018: Error converting value &1 of characteristic &2
  
  Meaning / Cause
  This error occurs during the processing of a workflow or classification when the system tries to convert a value for a characteristic but fails. The placeholders &1 and &2 represent:
  
  &1: The value that could not be converted.
  &2: The characteristic name for which the value conversion failed.
  
  Typical causes include:
  
  The value provided does not conform to the expected data type or format of the characteristic.
  The characteristic is defined with a specific domain or data type, and the input value violates these constraints.
  The value might be out of range, contain invalid characters, or be incompatible with the characteristic's data type (e.g., trying to assign a string to a numeric characteristic).
  In classification or variant configuration scenarios, the value might not be valid for the characteristic's allowed values or value range.
  Sometimes, this error can occur if the characteristic is linked to a value