How To Fix CNV20200213 - &1: CNVSTEPS entries (TIMESTEP=&2,STEPNUM &3) were initialized

CNV20200213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV20200 - Messages for development class CNV_20200

• Message number: 213

• Message text: &1: CNVSTEPS entries (TIMESTEP=&2,STEPNUM &3) were initialized

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CNV20200213 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV20200213 indicates that there is an issue related to the initialization of CNVSTEPS entries during a data migration or conversion process. This error is typically encountered in the context of SAP's data migration tools, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other conversion tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error message CNV20200213 is triggered when the system detects that certain entries in the CNVSTEPS table have been initialized, which means that the steps required for the data migration process have not been properly executed or have been reset. This can happen due to various reasons, including:
  
  Incomplete Migration Steps: Some migration steps may not have been completed successfully, leading to an incomplete state.
  Manual Interventions: If there were manual changes or interventions in the migration process, it could lead to inconsistencies in the CNVSTEPS entries.
  System Errors: Unexpected system errors or crashes during the migration process can also result in the initialization