How To Fix CONV205 - Conversion started with &3

CONV205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Conversion started with &3

What causes this issue?

Document type &V1&, document status &V2& and check-out depth: one
original) &V3& conversion(s) were defined for the document in
Customizing. The conversions that are executed depends on the
workstation application that are defined in the document's original
application file.
Further information can be found in the application log (transaction
conv01)

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CONV205 - Details

• The SAP error message CONV205 indicates that a conversion process has started with a specific identifier (represented by &3). This error typically occurs during data conversion processes, such as when importing or exporting data, or when performing data transformations in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being converted may not be in the expected format, leading to conversion failures.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the source data that prevent successful conversion.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the conversion program or related configuration may lead to this error.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or processing power) can also cause conversion processes to fail.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CONV205 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Data Format: Ensure that the data being processed is in the correct format and adheres to the expected structure.
  Validate Source Data: Review the source data for any