How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV500 - Message is not a User Message

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV -

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Message is not a User Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV500 - Message is not a User Message ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV500 Message is not a User Message typically indicates that there is an issue with the message handling in the SAP system. This error is related to the message class and message number not being recognized as a valid user message. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Message Class Issue: The message class /PF1/ may not be properly defined in the system, or the specific message number MSG_CONV500 does not exist in that message class.
  Configuration Error: There might be a configuration error in the application or module that is trying to call this message.
  Transport Issues: If the message class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, or the message might not have been included.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the message class or the specific message.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Message Class:
  
  Go to transaction SE91 (Message Class) and check if the message class /PF1/ exists and if the message number MSG_CONV500 is defined.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the message reference in the code.
  
  
  
  Review Code:
  
  If you are a developer or have access to the code, review the code that is trying to display this message. Ensure that it is referencing the correct message class and message number.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the message class was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the message class.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the message class. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set a breakpoint in the code where the message is being called to see what parameters are being passed and why the message is not being found.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for the message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module or application you are working with to understand how messages are handled.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other SAP-related forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.