How To Fix CNV_DMC_SIN518 - Description in language: &1 already exists

CNV_DMC_SIN518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_DMC_SIN - Messages for s-innovations migration

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Description in language: &1 already exists

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

With object 'Product - extend existing record by new org levels' you can
only extend product descriptions in a new language. You can't change
already existing entries.

How to fix this error?

Delete these records from the template/staging table.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNV_DMC_SIN518 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_DMC_SIN518 typically indicates that there is an attempt to create or insert a record in the system that already exists. This can occur during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP Data Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Records: The most common cause is that the data being imported or migrated contains duplicate entries that conflict with existing records in the target system.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with how the data is mapped, leading to attempts to create records that already exist.
  Data Integrity Issues: The source data may have integrity issues, such as missing unique identifiers or keys, causing the system to misinterpret the data as new entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the data being imported to identify any duplicate records. You can use tools or scripts to check for duplicates in the source data.
  Adjust Mapping: Ensure that the mapping of fields from