How To Fix CNV278 - &1 status entries for table &2 invalidated and set to 'Finished'

CNV278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 278

• Message text: &1 status entries for table &2 invalidated and set to 'Finished'

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CNV278 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV278 indicates that there are status entries for a specific table that have been invalidated and set to 'Finished'. This message typically arises in the context of data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's Data Migration tools or during system upgrades.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Migration Issues: The error often occurs during data migration processes where the system encounters inconsistencies or issues with the data being migrated.
  Invalid Status Entries: The status entries for the specified table may have been corrupted or improperly set, leading to the invalidation of those entries.
  Process Interruption: If the migration process was interrupted or if there were errors in previous steps, it could lead to this status being set.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the migration tool or in the source/target systems can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Logs: Review the logs for the migration process to identify any specific errors or warnings that