How To Fix CONV215 - Error while reading file &1&2&3&4 ; Line too short

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Error while reading file &1&2&3&4 ; Line too short

What causes this issue?

Ths syntax requires that the file named have a line that is longer than
the line read from the filed named.

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 CONV215 - Error while reading file &1&2&3&4 ; Line too short ?

  The SAP error message CONV215 indicates that there is an issue with reading a file, specifically that a line in the file is shorter than expected. This error typically occurs during data import or file processing operations in SAP, where the system expects a certain line length based on the defined structure of the file.
  
  Cause:
  
  File Format Mismatch: The file being processed may not conform to the expected format or structure. For example, if the file is supposed to have fixed-length records, but one or more lines are shorter than the defined length, this error will occur.
  Data Corruption: The file may be corrupted or improperly generated, leading to unexpected line lengths.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the SAP system for reading the file may not match the actual structure of the file.
  End-of-Line Characters: Different operating systems use different characters to denote the end of a line (e.g., LF for Unix/Linux, CRLF