How To Fix /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI409 - Converter instantiated according to ID &1: converter class is &2

/PF1/MSG_FH_GUI409 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI -

• Message number: 409

• Message text: Converter instantiated according to ID &1: converter class is &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI409 - Converter instantiated according to ID &1: converter class is &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI409 typically indicates an issue related to the instantiation of a converter class in the SAP GUI framework. This error can occur when the system is unable to instantiate a converter class based on the provided ID, which can be due to various reasons such as configuration issues, missing classes, or incorrect settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Converter Class: The specified converter class (&2) may not be available in the system or may not be properly registered.
  Incorrect Configuration: The ID (&1) used to instantiate the converter may be incorrectly configured or not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the converter class.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues or bugs that are causing the converter instantiation to fail.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Class Availability: Verify that the converter class specified in the error message is available in the system. You can do this by checking