How To Fix CNV_CMIS178 - Conflict can be resolved by using Postpone, Exclude, or Confirm functions

CNV_CMIS178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_CMIS - Message class for CMIS

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Conflict can be resolved by using Postpone, Exclude, or Confirm functions

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CNV_CMIS178 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_CMIS178 typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the data being processed, which needs to be resolved before the migration can proceed.
  
  Cause:
  The conflict can arise due to various reasons, including:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being migrated may have inconsistencies or violations of business rules.
  Duplicate Entries: There may be duplicate records that conflict with existing data in the target system.
  Missing Dependencies: Certain records may depend on others that are not present or have not been processed yet.
  Validation Errors: The data may not meet the validation criteria set in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  To resolve the conflict indicated by the CNV_CMIS178 error, you can use one of the following functions:
  
  
  Postpone: This option allows you to skip the current record and continue processing the rest of the data. The postponed