How To Fix CNV_CDMC_CA254 - Error occurred determining the number of work process; job is scheduled

CNV_CDMC_CA254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_CDMC_CA - CDMC Clearing Analysis

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Error occurred determining the number of work process; job is scheduled

What causes this issue?

An error has occurred while the system has tried to determine the
number of background workprocesses that are available in the remote
system.

System Response

A background job is scheduled. If there are free background work
processes available in the remote system, the job will be released
immediately. If there is no free background work process available the
background job is put on hold until a work process becomes available;
Then the job will be released.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNV_CDMC_CA254 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_CDMC_CA254 typically occurs in the context of data conversion or migration processes, particularly when using the SAP Conversion Tools (like the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit). This error indicates that there was an issue determining the number of work processes available for the job that is scheduled.
  
  Cause:
  
  Work Process Configuration: The system may not have enough work processes configured to handle the job. This can happen if the system is under heavy load or if the configuration settings for work processes are not optimal.
  System Load: If the SAP system is currently processing a large number of jobs or transactions, it may not be able to allocate the necessary resources for the new job.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the necessary configuration or resources.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the SAP system, such as problems with the application server or