How To Fix ESH_FL_MSG023 - Error document is not convertible

ESH_FL_MSG023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_FL_MSG - File Processing

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Error document is not convertible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_FL_MSG023 - Error document is not convertible ?

  The SAP error message ESH_FL_MSG023 ("Error document is not convertible") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Search and Classification (TREX) when there is an issue with converting a document for indexing or searching purposes. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Unsupported Document Format: The document type may not be supported for conversion. For example, certain file formats or specific content types may not be convertible.
  Missing Conversion Tools: The necessary conversion tools or libraries required to process the document may not be installed or configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Corrupted Document: The document itself may be corrupted or improperly formatted, making it impossible to convert.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to the document conversion settings.
  Access Rights: The user or the system may not have the necessary permissions to access or convert the document.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Format: Ensure that