How To Fix CNV20400208 - Table &1 was converted in split (field &2), but is excluded from merge

CNV20400208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV20400 - Message class CNV20400

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Table &1 was converted in split (field &2), but is excluded from merge

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CNV20400208 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV20400208 indicates that during a data conversion process, a specific table (denoted as &1) was converted in a split manner based on a certain field (denoted as &2), but it has been excluded from a merge operation. This typically occurs in the context of data migration or conversion projects, especially when using SAP's tools for data transformation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Structure: The table in question may have a complex structure or relationships that prevent it from being merged with other tables. This can happen if the data in the table is not compatible with the target structure or if there are constraints that need to be respected.
  Configuration Settings: The conversion settings may have been configured to exclude certain tables from merging due to specific business rules or data integrity concerns.
  Field Characteristics: The field used for splitting (&2) may have characteristics that make it unsuitable for merging, such as unique