How To Fix EAI-CONVERTER-SERVER121 - Environment variable &1&2 (for configuring converter) is not set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAI-CONVERTER-SERVER - From Converters (for example CAT -> JT) written by EAI

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Environment variable &1&2 (for configuring converter) is not set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAI-CONVERTER-SERVER121 - Environment variable &1&2 (for configuring converter) is not set ?

  The SAP error message EAI-CONVERTER-SERVER121 indicates that an environment variable required for configuring the converter in the SAP system is not set. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when the system is trying to access a converter that relies on specific environment variables.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a required environment variable that the converter needs to function properly. The message specifies that the variable &1&2 is not set, where &1 and &2 would be placeholders for the actual variable names that are missing.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to set the required environment variable(s) in your system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Missing Environment Variable:
  
  Check the error message for the specific variable names that are indicated by &1 and &2. This will give you the exact names of the environment variables that need to be set.
  
  
  
  Set the Environment Variable:
  
  Depending on your operating system, you can set environment variables in different ways:
  
  On Windows:
  
  Right-click on 'This PC' or 'My Computer' and select 'Properties'.
  Click on 'Advanced system settings'.
  In the System Properties window, click on the 'Environment Variables' button.
  Under 'System variables' or 'User variables', click 'New' to create a new variable or 'Edit' to modify an existing one.
  Enter the variable name and value as required.
  
  
  On Unix/Linux:
  
  You can set environment variables in the shell configuration files (like .bashrc, .bash_profile, or .profile) by adding a line like:
  export VARIABLE_NAME=value
  
  After editing the file, run source ~/.bashrc (or the appropriate file) to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Restart the SAP System:
  
  After setting the environment variable, you may need to restart the SAP system or the relevant services to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the converter configuration in the SAP system is correct and that it points to the right environment variables.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific version of your SAP system for more details on configuring converters and environment variables.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context.
  
  If the issue persists after setting the environment variables, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with your system administrator for further assistance.