How To Fix CNV_00001704 - Selection of indices should be done after the programs are generated

CNV_00001704 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_00001 - Message class for CWB settings maintenance programs

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Selection of indices should be done after the programs are generated

What causes this issue?

Selection of indexes should be done after the conversion / deletion
programs are generated. At the moment there are no generated programs
yet in the active package.

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?

The conversion / deletion technical scenario is an important information
for making a decision whether the index should be dropped or not. This
information is available only after the conversion programs have been
generated.
Perform all steps up to generation of programs (inclusive) and then
select the indexes to be dropped.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNV_00001704 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_00001704 indicates that there is an issue related to the selection of indices in the context of a data migration or conversion process. This error typically arises when the system attempts to select indices before the necessary programs have been generated, which is a prerequisite for the operation.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Program Generation Not Completed: The required programs for the data migration or conversion process have not been generated yet. This is often part of a larger data migration project, such as using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other data conversion tools.
  Incorrect Sequence of Operations: The sequence of operations in the migration process is not being followed correctly, leading to attempts to select indices prematurely.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the migration project that prevent the proper generation of programs.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error CNV_00001704, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Generate Programs: