How To Fix 42501 - Migration data errors in "&1" (&2)

42501 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Migration data errors in "&1" (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42501 - Migration data errors in "&1" (&2) ?

  The SAP error message "42501 Migration data errors in '&1' (&2)" typically indicates that there are issues with the data being migrated into the SAP system. This error can occur during various migration processes, such as data uploads or conversions, and it usually points to problems with the data format, integrity, or compatibility.
  Causes:
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being migrated may not conform to the expected format or structure required by the SAP system.
  Missing Required Fields: Certain mandatory fields may be missing in the data set, leading to migration failures.
  Data Integrity Violations: The data may violate integrity constraints, such as foreign key relationships or unique constraints.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of source data to target fields in SAP may be incorrect, leading to mismatches.
  Data Type Mismatches: The data types in the source system may not match the expected data types in SAP (e.g., trying to load a string into a numeric field).
  Configuration