How To Fix CNV_12000146 - Description '&1: '&2' and '&3': '&4' is a duplicate and will be deleted

CNV_12000146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Description '&1: '&2' and '&3': '&4' is a duplicate and will be deleted

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CNV_12000146 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_12000146 typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's Data Migration tools or during the execution of a conversion program. This error indicates that there are duplicate entries in the data being processed, which violates the uniqueness constraints expected by the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message CNV_12000146 indicates that the system has detected duplicate entries in the data set being processed. The placeholders &1, &2, &3, and &4 represent specific details about the duplicate entries, such as the type of data and the identifiers of the duplicates. The duplicates could arise from:
  
  Data Extraction Issues: When data is extracted from legacy systems, duplicates may not have been filtered out.
  Data Transformation Errors: During the transformation phase, data may be inadvertently duplicated.
  Incorrect Mapping: If the mapping of fields is not done correctly, it can lead to duplicates being created in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you