How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV100 - Error converting DTA; sequence A/E record not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV -

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Error converting DTA; sequence A/E record not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV100 - Error converting DTA; sequence A/E record not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV100 Error converting DTA; sequence A/E record not allowed typically occurs during the data conversion process, particularly when dealing with data files that are being imported or processed in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the sequence of records in the data file, specifically that an "A" (Account) record is not allowed to be followed by an "E" (End of file) record in the expected sequence.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Record Sequence: The error is primarily caused by the incorrect sequence of records in the data file. In many data processing scenarios, there are specific rules about the order in which records must appear. For example, an "A" record (which typically contains account information) should not be directly followed by an "E" record (which indicates the end of the file) without the appropriate records in between.
  
  
  Data File Format Issues: The data file may not conform to