How To Fix /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI625 - Line break of the file is not convertible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI -

• Message number: 625

• Message text: Line break of the file is not convertible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI625 - Line break of the file is not convertible ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI625: Line break of the file is not convertible typically occurs when there is an issue with the format of a file being processed in SAP, particularly when it comes to line breaks. This error is often encountered during file uploads or data imports, especially when dealing with text files that may have different line break conventions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Line Break Format: Different operating systems use different characters for line breaks. For example:
  
  Windows uses Carriage Return + Line Feed (CRLF, \r\n).
  Unix/Linux uses Line Feed (LF, \n).
  Older Mac systems used Carriage Return (CR, \r).
  
  If the file being uploaded has a line break format that is not recognized or convertible by SAP, this error can occur.
  
  
  File Encoding: The encoding of the file (e.g., UTF-8, ANSI) may also affect how line breaks are interpreted.
  
  
  Corrupted File: If the file is corrupted or improperly formatted, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Line Breaks: Open the file in a text editor that can display line endings (like Notepad++ or Visual Studio Code) and check the line break format. Convert the file to use the appropriate line break format for SAP (usually CRLF for Windows).
  
  
  Convert File Encoding: Ensure that the file is saved in a compatible encoding format. UTF-8 without BOM (Byte Order Mark) is generally a safe choice for SAP.
  
  
  Use a Different Tool: If you are using a specific tool to generate or export the file, check if there are options to specify the line break format or encoding.
  
  
  Recreate the File: If the file is small, consider recreating it in a text editor that allows you to specify the line break format and encoding.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes or the SAP Support Portal for any specific notes related to this error message, as there may be patches or updates that address this issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for guidelines on file formats and data uploads.
  Text Editors: Use text editors like Notepad++, Sublime Text, or Visual Studio Code to inspect and convert line endings and file encoding.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By addressing the line break format and ensuring the file is correctly encoded, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully upload the file into SAP.