How To Fix /PF1/FH_CONV_XML_IMP005 - Error for Number Range &1 and File Reference Service Code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/FH_CONV_XML_IMP -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Error for Number Range &1 and File Reference Service Code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/FH_CONV_XML_IMP005 - Error for Number Range &1 and File Reference Service Code &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/FH_CONV_XML_IMP005 typically indicates an issue related to the import of XML data, specifically concerning number ranges and file reference service codes. This error can occur during the processing of XML files that are intended to update or create records in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Number Range: The number range specified in the XML file may not be defined in the SAP system or may not be active.
  File Reference Service Code Issues: The service code referenced in the XML may not exist or may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Data Format Issues: The XML file may not conform to the expected structure or data types, leading to parsing errors.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the import may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified number range or service code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO to check the number range object associated with the error.
  Ensure that the number range is defined, active, and that the intervals are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Verify File Reference Service Code:
  
  Check the configuration of the service code in the relevant customizing settings.
  Ensure that the service code exists and is correctly linked to the number range.
  
  
  
  Validate XML Structure:
  
  Review the XML file for any structural issues or data type mismatches.
  Ensure that the XML adheres to the expected schema defined in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the import has the necessary authorizations to access the number range and service code.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze any authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the import process to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO for number range object maintenance.
  SE11 for data dictionary objects.
  SE80 for object navigator to check related programs or function modules.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for XML data import processes and number range management.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the error message /PF1/FH_CONV_XML_IMP005.