How To Fix CNV_CMIS_M043 - Parameter value is neither a literal ('...') nor a valid field name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_CMIS_M - Message class for CMIS Migration

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Parameter value is neither a literal ('...') nor a valid field name

What causes this issue?

The entered parameter value is neither a fixed literal value
encapsulated in '...' nor a valid field name of the specified table.

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?

Enter a fixed literal value encapsulated in '...' (for example 'A') or
select a valid field name by using the input help (F4).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_CMIS_M043 - Parameter value is neither a literal ('...') nor a valid field name ?

  The SAP error message CNV_CMIS_M043 indicates that there is an issue with a parameter value in a conversion or migration process. Specifically, the error states that the parameter value provided is neither a literal string nor a valid field name. This typically occurs in the context of data migration or conversion scenarios, often when using tools like SAP's Data Migration Workbench or similar utilities.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Parameter Value: The parameter value provided in the migration or conversion process is not formatted correctly. It may be missing quotes for literals or may not correspond to any valid field name in the target structure.
  Typographical Errors: There may be typos in the parameter name or value, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Field Name Changes: If the field names in the source or target systems have changed, the migration tool may not be able to find the expected field names.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the migration process may not be set up correctly, leading to invalid parameter values being passed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Parameter Values: Review the parameter values being passed to ensure they are either valid field names or properly quoted literals. For example, if you are using a string literal, it should be enclosed in single quotes (e.g., 'value').
  Verify Field Names: Ensure that the field names you are using in the migration process match the field names in the target system. You can check the data dictionary (SE11) or the relevant table structures to confirm.
  Correct Typographical Errors: Look for any typographical errors in the parameter names or values and correct them.
  Review Migration Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the migration process to ensure that all parameters are set correctly and that there are no missing or incorrect settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or migration tool guides for specific details on the expected format for parameter values.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific migration tool you are using. There may be known issues or patches that address this error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as LTMC (for data migration) or LTMOM (for migration object modeler) to help troubleshoot the issue.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP Community forums or other SAP-related discussion platforms for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CNV_CMIS_M043 error in your SAP environment.