How To Fix CNV746 - Field &2-&1 contains data (it was excluded before because it was empty)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 746

• Message text: Field &2-&1 contains data (it was excluded before because it was empty)

What causes this issue?

The Field &V1& of table &V2& was initial during the phase 'Package
settings'. Consequently it was flagged as 'Excluded'. Now, however, this
field does contain data, which means that it may be relevant for the
conversion.

How to fix this error?

Find out if the field &V1& of table &V2& contains data that are relevant
for the conversion. A number of additional activities is required to
convert this field. If necessary, contact SAP support.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV746 - Field &2-&1 contains data (it was excluded before because it was empty) ?

  The SAP error message CNV746 indicates that a specific field in a data conversion or migration process contains data, even though it was previously excluded from processing because it was empty. This error typically arises during data migration activities, especially when using tools like SAP's Data Migration Workbench or during system conversions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Changes: The data in the field may have been updated or populated after the initial assessment, leading to the presence of data where there was none before.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping or transformation rules may not have been correctly defined, leading to unexpected data being present in the field.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be underlying data integrity issues in the source system that were not accounted for during the initial data assessment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Data: Check the specific field (indicated by &2 and &1 in the error message) in the source data to understand why it now contains data. This may