How To Fix CNV_NCE_BAS401 - Error & occurred while trying to free memory

CNV_NCE_BAS401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_NCE_BAS - Number conversion engine: messages

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Error & occurred while trying to free memory

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CNV_NCE_BAS401 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_NCE_BAS401 typically indicates that there is an issue related to memory allocation during a data conversion or migration process. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when using SAP's data migration tools or during system upgrades.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Memory: The most common cause is that the system does not have enough memory allocated to handle the data processing task.
  Large Data Volume: If you are trying to process a large volume of data, it may exceed the available memory limits.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to memory allocation problems.
  Background Job Limitations: If the process is running as a background job, it may be limited by the job's memory settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Increase Memory Allocation:
  
  Check and increase the memory settings in the SAP system. This can be done by adjusting the instance profile parameters, such as abap/heap_area_dia and abap/heap_area_nondia.
  You may also want to increase the rdisp/PG_MAXFS parameter