How To Fix CNV_20700213 - Material Length was set as &1 for conversion

CNV_20700213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20700 - Material number conversion

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Material Length was set as &1 for conversion

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CNV_20700213 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_20700213, which states "Material Length was set as &1 for conversion," typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's Conversion Tools (like the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other data migration tools). This error indicates that there is an issue with the length of the material number being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Number Length: The error suggests that the material number being processed exceeds the allowed length for the material number field in the target system. In SAP, the length of material numbers can vary based on the configuration and the version of SAP being used.
  Data Mapping Issues: There may be discrepancies in the mapping of fields between the source and target systems, leading to incorrect lengths being assigned.
  Configuration Settings: The target system may have different settings for material number lengths compared to the source system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Number Length: Verify the maximum allowed length for