How To Fix /PF1/FH_CONV_XML020 - Resource failure. Converter runs in sequential mode

/PF1/FH_CONV_XML020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/FH_CONV_XML -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Resource failure. Converter runs in sequential mode

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/PF1/FH_CONV_XML020 - Details

• The SAP error message /PF1/FH_CONV_XML020 Resource failure. Converter runs in sequential mode typically indicates an issue with the XML conversion process in SAP, particularly when using the SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) systems. This error suggests that the converter is unable to run in parallel mode due to resource constraints or configuration issues, and is instead defaulting to sequential processing.
  Causes:
  
  Resource Constraints: The system may not have enough resources (CPU, memory, etc.) to run the converter in parallel mode.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the XML converter may not be set up correctly, leading to a fallback to sequential processing.
  Locking Issues: There may be locks on resources that prevent parallel processing.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the software or components being used may not support parallel processing.
  High Load: The system may be under heavy load, causing it to revert to sequential processing to manage resources effectively.
  
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