How To Fix CNV040 - Table &1 was configured not to use database views.

CNV040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Table &1 was configured not to use database views.

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CNV040 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV040 indicates that a specific table (denoted as &1 in the message) has been configured not to use database views. This typically occurs in the context of data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's Data Migration tools or during system conversions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The table in question has been explicitly configured in the system settings to not utilize database views. This could be due to performance considerations, data integrity issues, or specific business requirements.
  Data Migration Tool Settings: If you are using a data migration tool (like SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or SAP Landscape Transformation), the configuration for the migration might have been set to avoid using views for certain tables.
  Custom Development: Custom developments or modifications in the system may have led to this configuration, either intentionally or unintentionally.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the table in question. You may need to consult with your