How To Fix CNV_12000050 - Wrong mapping information in description mapping for &1

CNV_12000050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Wrong mapping information in description mapping for &1

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CNV_12000050 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_12000050, which indicates "Wrong mapping information in description mapping for &1," typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's Conversion Tools or Data Migration tools. This error suggests that there is an issue with the mapping configuration for descriptions in the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Mapping Configuration: The mapping for the description field may not be correctly defined in the migration or conversion settings.
  Missing or Invalid Data: The source data may contain missing or invalid entries that do not match the expected format or values in the target system.
  Inconsistent Data Types: There may be a mismatch in data types between the source and target fields, leading to mapping issues.
  Configuration Errors: Errors in the configuration of the migration tool or the mapping tables can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Mapping Configuration:
  
  Review the mapping configuration for the description fields in the migration tool. Ensure that all