How To Fix CNV_DMC_MC_EXCEPTION163 - Cannot map source structure to target; source structure &1 is read-only

CNV_DMC_MC_EXCEPTION163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_DMC_MC_EXCEPTION - Exception texts of Migration Object Modeller

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Cannot map source structure to target; source structure &1 is read-only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_DMC_MC_EXCEPTION163 - Cannot map source structure to target; source structure &1 is read-only ?

  The SAP error message CNV_DMC_MC_EXCEPTION163 indicates that there is an issue with mapping a source structure to a target structure during a data migration or conversion process. Specifically, the error states that the source structure is read-only, which means that the system cannot modify or map it to the target structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Read-Only Source Structure: The source structure you are trying to map is set to read-only, which prevents any modifications or mappings from being applied.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data migration cockpit or the mapping settings that leads to this error.
  Data Migration Tool Limitations: The data migration tool being used may have limitations or restrictions regarding the source structures that can be modified or mapped.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Source Structure Settings: Verify the settings of the source structure in the data migration tool. Ensure that it is not set to read-only. If it is, you may need to change its