How To Fix CONV138 - Cannot delete directory &1&2&3 on the conversion server

CONV138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Cannot delete directory &1&2&3 on the conversion server

What causes this issue?

The files of directory &V1&&V2&&V3& could be deleted, however the
directory itself could not.
The reason is most likely that the converter has switched to this
driectory (or a subdirectory of it) and therefore in locked it for the
operating system.

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?

You can safely delete these directories as needed.
Contact the manufacturer of the converter about a modification that
makes the converter leave the directory and releases it for deletion.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONV138 - Cannot delete directory &1&2&3 on the conversion server ?

  The SAP error message CONV138 indicates that the system is unable to delete a specified directory on the conversion server. This can occur during various operations, such as data migration or system conversion, where temporary directories are created and later need to be deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or process attempting to delete the directory may not have the necessary permissions to perform this action.
  Directory in Use: The directory may be in use by another process or application, preventing its deletion.
  File System Issues: There may be underlying file system issues, such as corruption or disk errors, that are preventing the deletion.
  Incorrect Path: The specified path may be incorrect or may not exist, leading to confusion in the deletion process.
  Locked Files: Files within the directory may be locked by the operating system or other applications.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user or service account running the SAP process has the necessary permissions to