How To Fix CNV_10020436 - Direct determination by &1 has failed (form)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_10020 - Message class for package 10020

• Message number: 436

• Message text: Direct determination by &1 has failed (form)

What causes this issue?

Direct determination by &V1& was called within a conversion routine
with source package number &V2&. <ZH>Delimitation takes place.</>
The call was made while the value for &V1& was empty. This means that
the field to be converted cannot be assigned to &V1&.

System Response

<ZH>The relevant field of the current data record does not participate
in the conversion.</>

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_10020436 - Direct determination by &1 has failed (form) ?

  The SAP error message CNV_10020436 indicates that there was a failure in the direct determination of a form by a specified object (denoted by &1). This error typically arises in the context of data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's tools for data transfer or transformation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The form or object that the system is trying to access may not be properly configured or may be missing.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data being processed, which can prevent the system from determining the correct form.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required forms or objects.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or the application server.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the form or object referenced by &1 is correctly configured in the system. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  Review Data: Examine the data being processed for any inconsistencies or errors. Correct any issues found in the data.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the required forms. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution and identify where the failure occurs. This may provide more insight into the specific cause of the error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or process you are working with. There may be known issues or additional troubleshooting steps provided by SAP.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about the context in which it occurred.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may want to check transaction codes related to data migration, such as LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or other data transfer tools.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific process you are working on. SAP Notes often contain fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other online resources where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the error CNV_10020436 in your SAP system.