How To Fix CONV213 - Neither ConvPath.txt nor ConvPathAndMatrix.txt were created.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Neither ConvPath.txt nor ConvPathAndMatrix.txt were created.

What causes this issue?

The following error occured when implementng a converter with
<LS>ConvServSamp</>:
No error was reported during conversion.
The first line of the file <LS>Error.txt</> is empty.
No file was created where the file name of the covnerted file is
located (ConvPath.txt or ConvPathAndMatrix.txt).
The file &V1&&V2&&V3&&V4& was not found.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONV213 - Neither ConvPath.txt nor ConvPathAndMatrix.txt were created. ?

  The SAP error message CONV213 indicates that the system was unable to create the files ConvPath.txt or ConvPathAndMatrix.txt during a conversion process. This error typically occurs in the context of data migration or system conversion activities, such as when using the SAP Software Update Manager (SUM) or during a system upgrade.
  Causes:
  
  File System Permissions: The user or process executing the conversion may not have the necessary permissions to create files in the specified directory.
  Disk Space Issues: There may not be enough disk space available on the server to create the required files.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the conversion process may be incorrect, leading to the failure in file creation.
  Path Issues: The specified path for the output files may not exist or may be incorrectly defined in the configuration.
  Temporary Directory Issues: The temporary directory used by the conversion process may be full or not accessible.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user executing the conversion has the necessary permissions to write to the target directory. You may need to adjust the permissions or run the process as a user with higher privileges.
  Free Up Disk Space: Check the available disk space on the server and free up space if necessary. You can use tools like df -h on Unix/Linux systems to check disk usage.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the conversion process. Ensure that all paths and parameters are correctly set.
  Validate Paths: Check that the paths specified for the output files exist and are accessible. If they do not exist, create the necessary directories.
  Check Temporary Directory: Ensure that the temporary directory used by the conversion process is accessible and has sufficient space. You may need to clean up old files or change the temporary directory settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  Logs: Review the logs generated during the conversion process for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the failure.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific conversion tool or process you are using, as it may contain troubleshooting steps or best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.