How To Fix XW250 - Conversion to new log files has failed

XW250 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 250

• Message text: Conversion to new log files has failed

What causes this issue?

Conversion of new log files has failed in some manner.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can restart the conversion process by executing. <insert link> If a
problem, arises again, Call SAP for more information.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW250 - Conversion to new log files has failed ?

  The SAP error message XW250: Conversion to new log files has failed typically indicates an issue with the conversion of log files in the SAP system. This can occur during system upgrades, migrations, or when there are issues with the log file format or storage.
  Causes:
  
  File System Issues: Insufficient disk space or file system errors can prevent the conversion process from completing successfully.
  Permission Issues: The user or process attempting the conversion may not have the necessary permissions to read or write to the log files or the target directory.
  Corrupted Log Files: If the existing log files are corrupted or in an unexpected format, the conversion may fail.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to logging or file handling can lead to conversion failures.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient memory or CPU resources during the conversion process can cause it to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Disk Space: Ensure that there is enough disk space