How To Fix CONV212 - Error message from converter: &1&2&3&4.

CONV212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Error message from converter: &1&2&3&4.

What causes this issue?

An error occured while converting the original application file. The
error is: &V1&&V2&&V3&&V4&.

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.

CONV212 - Details

• The SAP error message CONV212, which states "Error message from converter: &1&2&3&4," typically indicates an issue with data conversion during the processing of a program or transaction. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when importing or exporting data, converting file formats, or during data uploads.
  Causes:
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being processed may not conform to the expected format. This can include incorrect data types, invalid characters, or unexpected delimiters.
  Encoding Problems: If the data is being read from or written to a file, there may be issues with character encoding (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ASCII).
  Incompatible Data Types: The source and target data types may not match, leading to conversion errors.
  Missing or Corrupt Data: Required fields may be missing, or the data may be corrupt, causing the conversion process to fail.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the conversion routines or data mapping configurations can lead to errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Format: Review the