How To Fix LAW2_MESSAGES209 - File: &1 error during conversion

LAW2_MESSAGES209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LAW2_MESSAGES - LAW 2.0 Message Class

• Message number: 209

• Message text: File: &1 error during conversion

What causes this issue?

The input expects files coded in UTF-8 format, but the current file
contains characters that do not comply with this standard.

System Response

Processing of the file is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Save this file again, and select character set UTF-8 (possibly with
Notepad).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LAW2_MESSAGES209 - File: &1 error during conversion ?

  The SAP error message LAW2_MESSAGES209, which states "File: &1 error during conversion," typically occurs during the data conversion process in SAP, particularly when dealing with data migration or file uploads. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with the file format, data inconsistencies, or problems with the conversion logic.
  Causes:
  
  File Format Issues: The file being processed may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, XML) or may contain invalid characters.
  Data Inconsistencies: The data within the file may not conform to the expected data types or constraints defined in the SAP system.
  Conversion Logic Errors: There may be issues in the conversion program or logic that is being used to process the file.
  Missing or Incorrect Mapping: If the data fields in the file do not map correctly to the fields in the SAP system, this can lead to conversion errors.
  File Encoding Issues: The file may be encoded in a