How To Fix CNV038 - Read-only flag deleted and conversion routine entered for field &1-&2

CNV038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV - Conversion: Messages for Conversion Services (CNCC)

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Read-only flag deleted and conversion routine entered for field &1-&2

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CNV038 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV038 indicates that a read-only flag has been deleted and a conversion routine has been entered for a specific field. This typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's Data Migration tools or during the execution of a conversion program.
  
  Cause:
  
  Read-Only Flag Deletion: The error suggests that a field that was previously marked as read-only has had that flag removed. This can happen if the configuration or data model has been altered, leading to inconsistencies in how the data is expected to be processed.
  Conversion Routine Entry: The presence of a conversion routine for the field indicates that there is an expectation for data transformation or conversion, which may not align with the current state of the field (especially if it is now editable).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Configuration: Review the configuration of the field in question. Ensure that the read-only flag is set correctly according to