How To Fix CNV_10996101 - EXIT of DO: New sequence number &1 cannot be saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_10996 - Messages for archive conversion

• Message number: 101

• Message text: EXIT of DO: New sequence number &1 cannot be saved

What causes this issue?

The program tries up to five times to create a record from table
CNV_10996_ARDEF with a new SEQUENCE number in table ARCH_DEF. However
the creation failed this time.

System Response

The DO loop is left; the record was not created.

How to fix this error?

You may find the reason for this in the log or
<DS:TRAN.SM21>SYS-LOG</>. If not, analyze the tables CNV_10996_ARDEF
and ARCH_DEF using transaction <DS:TRAN.SE16>SE16</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_10996101 - EXIT of DO: New sequence number &1 cannot be saved ?

  The SAP error message CNV_10996101 typically occurs during data migration processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other data migration tools. This error indicates that there is an issue with saving a new sequence number in the context of the migration process.
  Cause:
  The error message "EXIT of DO: New sequence number &1 cannot be saved" usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Sequence Numbers: The new sequence number being generated or assigned may already exist in the target system, leading to a conflict.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data being migrated, such as missing or invalid entries that prevent the sequence number from being saved.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the migration tool or the target system can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the migration may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the sequence numbers in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: Verify if the sequence number that is being generated already exists in the target system. If it does, you may need to adjust the logic to generate unique sequence numbers.
  
  
  Review Migration Data: Ensure that the data being migrated is complete and valid. Look for any missing or incorrect entries that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings of the migration tool and ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes reviewing any mapping or transformation rules that may affect the sequence number generation.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the migration has the necessary authorizations to create or modify sequence numbers in the target system.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or updates related to this error message. There may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider enabling debugging for the migration process to get more detailed information about where the error is occurring.
  
  
  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 details and any relevant logs or information.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to data migration and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  Migration Cockpit Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the Migration Cockpit, which may provide insights into common issues and best practices.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or other forums where users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CNV_10996101 error during your data migration process.