How To Fix CNV_DMC_WDA071 - Select an active view before uploading file

CNV_DMC_WDA071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_DMC_WDA - Messages used in WDA UI

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Select an active view before uploading file

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CNV_DMC_WDA071 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_DMC_WDA071 indicates that the system requires an active view to be selected before you can upload a file. This error typically occurs in the context of data migration or data conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP Data Migration Cockpit (DMC) or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the user attempts to upload a file without having an active view selected in the application. In the context of data migration, a "view" refers to a specific configuration or mapping of data that you want to work with. If no view is selected, the system does not know where to place the uploaded data, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select an Active View:
  
  Navigate to the relevant section of the SAP Data Migration Cockpit or the tool you are using.
  Look for a dropdown or selection area where you can choose an active view.
  Select the appropriate