How To Fix CNV_10020017 - &1 &2: Target determination object was not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_10020 - Message class for package 10020

• Message number: 017

• Message text: &1 &2: Target determination object was not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_10020017 - &1 &2: Target determination object was not maintained ?

  The SAP error message CNV_10020017 typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or SAP Data Services. This error indicates that the target determination object has not been properly maintained or configured in the system.
  Cause:
  The error message CNV_10020017 is triggered when the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the target determination object. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The target determination object has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the target determination object may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or maintain the target determination object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., LTMC, LTMOM, or any other relevant transaction for your migration tool).
  Verify that the target determination object is correctly defined and maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Target Determination Object:
  
  If the target determination object is missing, you will need to create or maintain it. This can usually be done in the customizing settings of the relevant migration tool.
  Ensure that all required fields and settings are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that they were imported correctly.
  If necessary, re-transport the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the migration has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain the target determination object.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration tool you are using for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the target determination object is being called and why it is not found.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Migration Tools: Familiarize yourself with the specific migration tool you are using (e.g., SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit, SAP Data Services) as each may have unique configurations and requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message CNV_10020017.