How To Fix EAI-CONVERTER-SERVER128 - The name of configuration file &1 contains spaces and will be ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 128

• Message text: The name of configuration file &1 contains spaces and will be ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAI-CONVERTER-SERVER128 - The name of configuration file &1 contains spaces and will be ignored ?

  The SAP error message EAI-CONVERTER-SERVER128 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration file name used in the EAI (Enterprise Application Integration) Converter. Specifically, the error states that the name of the configuration file contains spaces, which is not allowed, and as a result, the configuration file will be ignored.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the configuration file name specified in the system contains one or more spaces. In many systems, including SAP, spaces in file names can lead to issues in file handling and processing, which is why the system is programmed to ignore such files.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to rename the configuration file to remove any spaces. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Identify the Configuration File: Determine which configuration file is causing the issue. The error message should provide the name of the file (represented as &1 in the message).
  
  
  Rename the File: 
  
  Access the location where the configuration file is stored.
  Rename the file to eliminate any spaces. For example, if the file is named my config file.cfg, rename it to my_config_file.cfg or myconfigfile.cfg.
  
  
  
  Update References: If there are any references to the old file name in your SAP configuration or scripts, make sure to update those references to point to the new file name.
  
  
  Restart the EAI Converter: After renaming the file, restart the EAI Converter or the relevant services to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Test the Configuration: After making the changes, test the configuration to ensure that the EAI Converter can now recognize and use the renamed configuration file without any issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Best Practices: When naming files in SAP or any other system, it is a good practice to avoid spaces and special characters. Use underscores or camel case as alternatives.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and configuration file management.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs for any additional context or related errors that may help in troubleshooting if the issue persists after renaming the file.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EAI-CONVERTER-SERVER128 error and ensure that your configuration files are correctly recognized by the SAP system.