How To Fix CNV_10020434 - Path determination &1 has failed: Source value for &2 is initial (form)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_10020 - Message class for package 10020

• Message number: 434

• Message text: Path determination &1 has failed: Source value for &2 is initial (form)

What causes this issue?

Determination using path &V1& was called within a conversion routine
with source package number &V3&. <ZH>No delimitation takes place.</>
The call was made while the value for &V2& was empty. This means that
determination is not possible for the field to be converted.

System Response

<ZH>The relevant field of the current data record participates in the
conversion.</>
However the conversion routine is supplied with an empty value for the
target determination object.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_10020434 - Path determination &1 has failed: Source value for &2 is initial (form) ?

  The SAP error message CNV_10020434 indicates that there is an issue with path determination in a conversion process, specifically that the source value for a certain field is initial (empty or not set). This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's Data Migration tools or during system conversions.
  Cause:
  
  Initial Value: The error suggests that the source value for a specific field (denoted by &2 in the message) is not populated. This could happen if the data being processed does not have a value for that field, which is required for the path determination logic to function correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the migration or conversion process that are not correctly set up, leading to missing values.
  Data Quality Issues: The source data may have quality issues, such as missing or incomplete records, which can lead to initial values being passed to the conversion logic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Source Data: Review the source data to ensure that the field in question is populated. If it is empty, you may need to fill in the required values before running the conversion again.
  Data Mapping: Verify the mapping configuration in the migration tool. Ensure that the source fields are correctly mapped to the target fields and that there are no missing mappings.
  Validation Rules: Implement validation rules to check for initial values before the conversion process. This can help catch issues early in the data preparation phase.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the conversion program to identify where the initial value is being set and why it is not being populated.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration or conversion process you are using. There may be specific guidelines or known issues that can help resolve the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to data migration, such as LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or other tools you might be using.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By addressing the initial value issue and ensuring that all required fields are populated, you should be able to resolve the error CNV_10020434 and successfully complete the path determination process.