How To Fix CNV_12000002 - Old value for text &1 language &2 field &3 was &4

CNV_12000002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_12000 - Messages for shorttext and description conversion

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Old value for text &1 language &2 field &3 was &4

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CNV_12000002 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_12000002 typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other data migration tools. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the data being processed, specifically related to text fields in different languages.
  
  Cause:
  The error message CNV_12000002 Old value for text &1 language &2 field &3 was &4 suggests that:
  
  The system is trying to update or convert a text field for a specific language, but the old value in the database does not match the expected value.
  This could be due to:
  Data inconsistencies in the source system.
  Incorrect mapping of fields during the migration process.
  Missing translations for the specified language.
  Data being modified in the target system while the migration is in progress.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Verify the data in the source system to ensure that the values for the specified