How To Fix CNV20201216 - &1: Shifting=&2, Tracking=&3, Accepting_Duplicate_Keys=&4

CNV20201216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV20201 -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: &1: Shifting=&2, Tracking=&3, Accepting_Duplicate_Keys=&4

What causes this issue?

The following settings were stored for the number range object &V1&:
Shifting = &V2&
Tracking = &V3&
Accepting_Duplicate_Keys (write for tracking table) = &V4&

System Response

Information

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNV20201216 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV20201216 is related to data migration processes, particularly in the context of SAP S/4HANA migrations. This error typically arises during the execution of a data migration project, especially when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error message CNV20201216 indicates issues with the data being processed during the migration. The parameters in the error message provide specific details:
  
  Shifting: This usually refers to the data being shifted or moved during the migration process.
  Tracking: This indicates how the data is being tracked or monitored during the migration.
  Accepting_Duplicate_Keys: This parameter indicates whether the migration process is set to accept duplicate keys in the data being migrated.
  
  The error can occur due to:
  
  Duplicate Keys: The presence of duplicate keys in the source data that violate the uniqueness constraints in the target system.
  Data Integrity Issues: Problems with the integrity of the data being migrated, such as missing references or invalid