How To Fix 5M401 - File & load error: Conversion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 401

• Message text: File & load error: Conversion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M401 - File & load error: Conversion ?

  The SAP error message 5M401, which indicates a "File & load error: Conversion," typically occurs during data import processes, such as when loading data from flat files into SAP systems. This error suggests that there is an issue with the conversion of data from the source file format to the expected format in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Data Format Mismatch: The data in the source file may not match the expected format in SAP. For example, numeric fields may contain non-numeric characters, or date formats may differ.
  Encoding Issues: The character encoding of the source file may not be compatible with the SAP system, leading to conversion errors.
  Field Length Exceedance: Data in the source file may exceed the defined length of the corresponding fields in SAP.
  Invalid Characters: The presence of special or invalid characters in the data can cause conversion failures.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of fields between the source file and the target SAP structure