How To Fix CONV101 - Not all resources available: Job will be started later

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONV - Messages in Connection with the Converter

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Not all resources available: Job will be started later

What causes this issue?

In order to convert original application files you will need the
following:
A converter
The documents that you want to convert must have already been saved
At least one of the above was not available or completed in the
apoplication log messages up to the this point.
To relieve the system the conversion job is cancelled and will be
restarted autmatically in approximately 1 hour.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Verify that all the above criteria are met.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONV101 - Not all resources available: Job will be started later ?

  The SAP error message CONV101 indicates that not all required resources are available for a job to start immediately. This typically occurs in the context of background processing in SAP, where jobs are scheduled to run but cannot be executed right away due to resource constraints.
  Causes:
  
  Resource Limitations: The system may have reached its limit for background processing jobs. This can happen if there are too many jobs queued or if the system is under heavy load.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings for background processing may not be optimized, leading to insufficient resources being allocated for job execution.
  Job Priority: Other jobs with higher priority may be consuming the available resources, causing lower-priority jobs to be delayed.
  Database Locks: If the job requires access to certain database resources that are currently locked by other processes, it may be unable to start.
  System Performance Issues: General performance issues in the SAP system can lead to delays in job execution.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Monitor Background Jobs: Use transaction codes like SM37 to monitor the status of background jobs. Check for jobs that are currently running or waiting and analyze their resource usage.
  Adjust Job Scheduling: If possible, reschedule jobs to run during off-peak hours when system load is lower.
  Increase Background Processing Capacity: If the system is consistently running out of resources, consider increasing the number of background work processes in the system configuration (using transaction RZ10 or RZ12).
  Check Job Priority: Review the priority settings of the jobs. You may need to adjust the priority of certain jobs to ensure that critical jobs are executed in a timely manner.
  Database Performance: Investigate any database locks or performance issues that may be affecting job execution. Use tools like DB02 to analyze database performance.
  System Health Check: Perform a general health check of the SAP system to identify any performance bottlenecks or issues that may be affecting resource availability.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  RZ10: Profile parameters for system configuration.
  RZ12: Work process overview.
  DB02: Database performance analysis.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to background job processing and resource management.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any errors or warnings that may provide additional context for the resource availability issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the CONV101 error in your SAP system.