How To Fix CONV153 - Time limit (converter or documents) expired. Document: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Time limit (converter or documents) expired. Document: &1

What causes this issue?

No free converter is available.

System Response

The system checks the waiting period in Customizing that is set for
conversion with the chosen converter: (
<DS:DE.CONVERTER_MAX_WAIT_TIME>Maximum wait period for conversion
(hours)</> and <DS:DE.CONVERTER_MAX_WAIT_DAYS>Maximum wait period for
conversion (days)</>).
No free converter could be accessed in the wait period or the documents
for the conversion could not be locked by the converter.

How to fix this error?

Make a free converter available are release documents so they can be
locked by the converter.
The start the conversion direct with(<DS:TRAN.CONV02>Convert
document</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONV153 - Time limit (converter or documents) expired. Document: &1 ?

  The SAP error message CONV153 indicates that a time limit has expired during a conversion process, which can occur when processing documents in SAP. This error typically arises in scenarios involving data conversion, such as when converting data formats or processing large volumes of data.
  Causes:
  
  Long Processing Time: The document or data being processed may take longer than the allowed time limit, leading to a timeout.
  System Performance Issues: If the SAP system is under heavy load or if there are performance bottlenecks, it may not be able to process the document within the expected timeframe.
  Configuration Settings: The time limits for conversions may be set too low in the system configuration.
  Large Data Volume: Processing large documents or datasets can exceed the time limits set for conversion processes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Increase Time Limits:
  
  You can adjust the time limits for the conversion process in the SAP system settings. This can typically be done in transaction RZ10 or RZ11 by modifying the relevant profile parameters (e.g., rdisp/max_wprun_time).
  
  
  
  Optimize Performance:
  
  Check the performance of the SAP system. Ensure that there are no performance bottlenecks, such as high CPU or memory usage, and that the database is optimized.
  Consider running the conversion process during off-peak hours to reduce load on the system.
  
  
  
  Batch Processing:
  
  If the document is large, consider breaking it into smaller batches to process them individually, which may help avoid timeouts.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed information about the error and any related issues that may provide further insights.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide patches and updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check for any background jobs that may have failed due to this error.
  Performance Monitoring: Use transaction ST03N to analyze workload and performance metrics to identify any potential issues affecting processing times.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data conversion processes and performance tuning for additional guidance.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the CONV153 error and improve the processing of documents in your SAP system.