How To Fix CNV_10501116 - Entry to table CNVCONTROL could not be inserted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_10501 - Messages for OBJNR-maintaining module

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Entry to table CNVCONTROL could not be inserted

What causes this issue?

No jobs should run in parallel during the conversion. To make sure that
this is the case, the system tried to insert an entry into table
CNVCONTROL (which contains the conversion runtime parameters).
However an error occurred during the INSERT operation.

System Response

No entry is created in table CNVCONTROL. There is a possibility that
conversion jobs will terminate later on.

How to fix this error?

If conversion jobs terminate (TIMEOUT or DEADLOCK), you can create this
entry manually
Go to phase <ZK>System settings BEFORE conversion</> activity
<ZK>Conversion Runtime Parameters</>
set parameter TASKID_MAX to 1

Procedure for System Administrators

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_10501116 - Entry to table CNVCONTROL could not be inserted ?

  The SAP error message CNV_10501116 indicates that there was an issue inserting an entry into the table CNVCONTROL during a data migration or conversion process. This error is typically associated with SAP's data migration tools, such as the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other conversion tools.
  Causes:
  
  Database Constraints: The insertion might violate database constraints such as primary key or unique constraints. This can happen if there is already an entry in the CNVCONTROL table with the same key.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being inserted may not match the expected data types defined in the CNVCONTROL table.
  Missing Required Fields: If any required fields in the CNVCONTROL table are not being populated during the insertion, this can lead to an error.
  Locking Issues: The table might be locked by another process, preventing the insertion of new entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the migration may not have the necessary authorizations to insert data into the CNVCONTROL table.
  Corrupted Table: In rare cases, the table itself may be corrupted, leading to issues with data insertion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Verify if an entry with the same key already exists in the CNVCONTROL table. If it does, you may need to update the existing entry instead of trying to insert a new one.
  Review Data Types: Ensure that the data being inserted matches the expected data types for each field in the CNVCONTROL table.
  Populate Required Fields: Make sure that all required fields are being populated correctly in the data migration process.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the CNVCONTROL table and resolve them if necessary.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the migration has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Database Integrity Check: If you suspect corruption, perform a database integrity check and repair any issues found.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the structure of the CNVCONTROL table, and SE16 (Data Browser) to view the contents of the table.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Logs and Traces: Review logs and traces related to the migration process for more detailed error messages that can provide further insights into the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.