How To Fix CNV_12000136 - Description object: '&1' value old: '&2' is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Description object: '&1' value old: '&2' is invalid

What causes this issue?

The old values do not exist in the system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

This can occur if invalid values are specified in the Excel file.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_12000136 - Description object: '&1' value old: '&2' is invalid ?

  The SAP error message CNV_12000136 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 a specific value for a description object is invalid, which can happen for various reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Data: The value being migrated or converted does not exist in the target system or is not valid according to the business rules defined in the system.
  Data Format Issues: The format of the data being imported may not match the expected format in the target system.
  Missing Master Data: The master data that the value refers to may not be present in the target system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the target system that restrict the use of certain values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Source Data: Review the source data to ensure that the values being migrated are valid and exist in the target system.
  Validate Master Data: