How To Fix CNV_DMC_MD_EXTRACTOR026 - Function module not supported because of reference parameters

CNV_DMC_MD_EXTRACTOR026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_DMC_MD_EXTRACTOR - meta data extractor message class

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Function module not supported because of reference parameters

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CNV_DMC_MD_EXTRACTOR026 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_DMC_MD_EXTRACTOR026 typically indicates that a function module is not supported due to the presence of reference parameters. This error is often encountered in the context of data migration or data extraction processes, particularly when using the SAP Data Migration Cockpit (DMC) or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the function module being called has reference parameters, which are not supported in the context of the operation being performed. Reference parameters are parameters that allow a function module to modify the actual variable passed to it, which can lead to complications in data extraction or transformation processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Modify the Function Module:
  
  If you have access to the function module's code, you can modify it to remove reference parameters. Instead, use value parameters or return values to achieve the desired functionality without using references.
  
  
  
  Use an Alternative Function Module:
  
  Look for an alternative function