How To Fix CNV_IUUC_REPL_ADV_SE187 - To activate ranges the current action of the table must be 'Replication'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_IUUC_REPL_ADV_SE - MEssage class for package CNV_IUUC_REPL_ADV_SETTINGS

• Message number: 187

• Message text: To activate ranges the current action of the table must be 'Replication'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_IUUC_REPL_ADV_SE187 - To activate ranges the current action of the table must be 'Replication' ?

  The SAP error message CNV_IUUC_REPL_ADV_SE187 typically occurs in the context of SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) replication, particularly when you are trying to activate ranges for a table that is not currently set to the 'Replication' action. This error indicates that the system expects the table to be in a replication state to proceed with the requested operation.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Table Action: The action for the table is not set to 'Replication'. This can happen if the table is in a different state, such as 'Initialization' or 'Stopped'.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SLT setup that prevent the table from being in the correct state.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the action on the table.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Table Status:
  
  Go to the SLT configuration transaction (usually LTRC).
  Check the status of the table in question. Ensure that it is set to 'Replication'.
  
  
  
  Change Table Action:
  
  If the table is not in 'Replication' mode, you can change its action:
  
  Select the table and choose the option to change the action to 'Replication'.
  If the table is in 'Initialization', you may need to complete the initialization process first.
  
  
  
  
  
  Reconfigure SLT:
  
  If the table is not behaving as expected, consider reconfiguring the SLT settings for that table.
  You may need to stop and restart the replication process for the table.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user performing the action has the necessary authorizations to modify the replication settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for SLT and the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SLT Replication: SAP Landscape Transformation is a tool used for real-time data replication from SAP and non-SAP sources to SAP HANA or other target systems.
  Table Actions: Common actions for tables in SLT include 'Replication', 'Initialization', and 'Stopped'. Each action has specific implications for how data is handled.
  Monitoring Tools: Use SLT monitoring tools to keep track of the replication status and troubleshoot issues effectively.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.