How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV104 - No entry found into Customizing to set a converter Id by default

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: No entry found into Customizing to set a converter Id by default

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV104 - No entry found into Customizing to set a converter Id by default ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV104 No entry found into Customizing to set a converter Id by default typically indicates that the system is unable to find a default converter ID in the customizing settings for a specific process or function. This error often arises in the context of data conversion or integration scenarios, where a converter is needed to transform data from one format to another.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are no entries in the relevant customizing tables that define a default converter ID.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the converter might not have been set up correctly, or the necessary customizing steps were not completed.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there might have been issues during the transport that led to missing entries.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user might not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the customizing settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (often SPRO) and navigate to the section where converter IDs are defined.
  Ensure that there is an entry for the default converter ID that is required for the process you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Entries:
  
  If no entry exists, you may need to create a new entry for the converter ID.
  If an entry exists but is incorrect, update it with the correct converter ID.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the customizing settings were supposed to be transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that the transport request containing the customizing settings has been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module or function you are working with to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant tables.
  Customizing Tables: Identify the specific customizing tables related to the converter ID. This may vary depending on the specific SAP module you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary converter ID is set up correctly in your SAP system.