How To Fix /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI400 - Conversion details - outbound file name: &1&2&3&4

/PF1/MSG_FH_GUI400 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI -

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Conversion details - outbound file name: &1&2&3&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI400 - Conversion details - outbound file name: &1&2&3&4 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI400 typically indicates an issue related to the conversion of data when generating an outbound file. The message includes placeholders (&1, &2, &3, &4) that represent specific details about the file name or the conversion process.
  
  Cause:
  
  File Naming Issues: The placeholders in the error message often relate to the file name being generated. If the file name is too long, contains invalid characters, or is not formatted correctly, it can trigger this error.
  Conversion Errors: There may be issues with the data being converted for the outbound file. This could be due to data type mismatches, encoding issues, or other data integrity problems.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create or write to the specified file location.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to file handling or conversion routines can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Name: Review the file name