Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/447341 (SAP Service marketplace login required)
Summary :
This SAP Note addresses inconsistencies in conversion routines which are crucial before upgrading to BW 26.0. Key routines such as ALPHA, NUMCV, and GJAHR are involved in transforming external user-friendly values to system-internal formats, vital during input processes. Prior to upgrade preparations, it's critical to execute conversions to rectify inconsistency in characteristics values to ensure data integrity and seamless upgrade experience. Parts covered include detailed behavior of conversion routines, symptoms, causes of inconsistencies, and a thorough solution using the RSMDCNVEXIT transaction to diagnose and correct discrepancies in system data before proceeding with upgrades.
Key words :
support package levels solution part 1 inconsistency, entering year dates creates entries, check program rsdmd_checkprg_all performs comparable checks, hierarchies infocubes ods objects meta data, object r3tr tabl rsmdcontconvexit requires, purely numeric left-aligned values, hierarchy/attribute realignment run, user-friendly external display, internal format takes place, 1 content part 3 special features
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