Error
Error Code:
5432
SAP S/4HANA Error 5432: Internal Format Conversion Analyzer Issue
Description
Error 5432, 'ERR_TEXT_FCA_INTERNAL', indicates an internal failure within SAP S/4HANA's Format Conversion Analyzer (FCA) component. This typically occurs when the system attempts to process or convert data formats, and an unexpected condition prevents successful execution. It often points to issues with data structure, configuration, or system resources during data transformation operations.
Error Message
ERR_TEXT_FCA_INTERNAL
Known Causes
3 known causesMismatched Data Format
The input data being processed does not conform to the expected format or structure required by the Format Conversion Analyzer.
FCA Configuration Error
Incorrect or missing configuration settings for the Format Conversion Analyzer within SAP S/4HANA can lead to internal processing failures.
System Resource Exhaustion
Insufficient system resources, such as memory or CPU, can cause the Format Conversion Analyzer to fail when handling complex or large data volumes.
Solutions
4 solutions available1. Verify and Re-activate SAP S/4HANA System Components easy
Ensures that core system components are correctly configured and active, resolving potential inconsistencies.
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Log in to your SAP S/4HANA system using a user with appropriate administrative privileges (e.g., SAP_ALL, SAP_NEW).
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Access the SAP Solution Manager or transaction SM21 (System Log) to check for any related error messages or warnings that might provide further context to error 5432.
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Navigate to transaction SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide).
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Execute the 'SAP Reference IMG' and search for 'Activate SAP S/4HANA System Components' or a similar configuration path. The exact path may vary slightly depending on your S/4HANA version and specific modules implemented.
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Within the relevant configuration nodes, identify and re-activate any components that appear to be inactive or have inconsistent settings. This might involve checking and re-saving specific configuration objects.
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Perform a system restart or a controlled restart of relevant application servers to ensure all changes are applied effectively.
2. Run SAP S/4HANA System Health Checks and Consistency Checks medium
Proactively identifies and resolves underlying data or configuration issues that might trigger format conversion errors.
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Log in to your SAP S/4HANA system with administrative privileges.
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Access transaction SA38 (ABAP Editor: Simple Report Transaction).
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Enter the report name 'RSUPERBACK' and click 'Execute'. This report is used for system consistency checks.
RSUPERBACK4
Select the appropriate consistency checks relevant to your S/4HANA system, particularly those related to data dictionaries, tables, and object definitions. Focus on checks that might impact format conversions.
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Execute the consistency checks and carefully review the generated log for any errors or warnings. Address any identified inconsistencies by following the recommended actions provided by the report.
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Additionally, consider running specific SAP S/4HANA health check reports provided by SAP for your version. These can often be found via SAP Notes or SAP Support Portal.
3. Review and Update SAP Notes Related to Format Conversion medium
Applies necessary SAP corrections and patches that address known bugs in format conversion logic.
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Access the SAP Support Portal (launchpad.support.sap.com).
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Search for SAP Notes using keywords like 'S/4HANA', 'Error 5432', 'ERR_TEXT_FCA_INTERNAL', 'format conversion', 'internal format conversion analyzer'.
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Carefully read the descriptions of relevant SAP Notes to understand the problem they address and the solutions they provide. Pay attention to the S/4HANA versions and components they apply to.
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If a relevant SAP Note is found, proceed with implementing it using transaction SNOTE (SAP Note Assistant).
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Follow the step-by-step instructions within SNOTE to download, upload, and implement the SAP Note. This may involve applying correction instructions.
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After successful implementation, perform a system restart or restart the affected application servers.
4. Investigate and Correct Specific Data Type Mismatches advanced
Targets and resolves direct data definition issues that cause the format conversion analyzer to fail.
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Analyze the full error message and accompanying logs (e.g., SM21, ST22 - ABAP Runtime Errors) to identify the specific table, field, or data object involved in the format conversion failure.
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Use transaction SE11 (ABAP Dictionary) to inspect the data type and associated domain of the identified field.
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Compare the data type definition in the S/4HANA system with the expected format of the data being processed. Look for discrepancies such as incorrect length, character set, or numeric precision.
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If a mismatch is identified, and it's a custom or Z-table/field, consider adjusting the data type definition in SE11. **Caution:** Modifying standard SAP table definitions should only be done after thorough analysis and testing, and ideally via SAP Notes or official upgrade/migration procedures.
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If the issue is with data already present in the table, you might need to use SQL or ABAP programs to correct the data values to conform to the expected format. For example, if a numeric field contains non-numeric characters.
UPDATE your_table SET your_field = CAST(REPLACE(your_field, ',', '.') AS DECIMAL(10,2)) WHERE your_field IS NOT NULL;6
After correcting the data or data type, re-run the process that triggered the error and monitor for its resolution. A system restart might be required.