How To Fix CNV_12000138 - Description object: &1 value old: '&2 and &3 value old: &4 is invalid

CNV_12000138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Description object: &1 value old: '&2 and &3 value old: &4 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNV_12000138 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_12000138 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 an issue with the values being processed for a specific object, where the old values provided are not valid according to the system's requirements.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Data: The old values for the specified object are not valid. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect formatting of the data.
  Values that do not exist in the target system.
  Data that does not meet the validation rules defined in the target system.
  
  
  
  Mapping Issues: There may be a problem with the mapping of old values to new values, especially if the data model has changed between the source and target systems.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the target system may not allow for the old values to be accepted.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Validity: Review the old values for the