How To Fix CNV20317053 - Merge will take place for target &1 with priority entry &2

CNV20317053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV20317 -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Merge will take place for target &1 with priority entry &2

What causes this issue?

The merge group target value &V1& in controlling area &V3& will be
derived from priority entry &V2& in controlling area &V4&.
The merge takes place for entries which do not have an identical
validity period. You can decide, in activity <ZK>Edit Date-dependent
Merges </> or in the troubleshooter of activity<ZK> Update
date-dependent Merges</>, whether the priority entries remain the merge
target for the complete period, or if you want to use other source
entries for partial intervals.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNV20317053 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV20317053 typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools. This message indicates that there is a conflict in the data being processed, specifically regarding the merging of entries in the target system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message CNV20317053 suggests that there are multiple entries in the source data that are being mapped to a single entry in the target system. The system is informing you that a merge operation will take place, where one entry will take priority over the others. The message includes:
  
  Target &1: The target entry in the system.
  Priority entry &2: The entry that will take precedence during the merge.
  
  This situation can arise due to:
  
  Duplicate records in the source data.
  Inconsistent data that does not meet the unique constraints of the target system.
  Incorrect mapping or transformation rules defined in the migration process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can