How To Fix CNV_IUUC_REPLICATION508 - The source system does not support this recording mechanism

CNV_IUUC_REPLICATION508 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_IUUC_REPLICATION - IUUC replication messages (HANA)

• Message number: 508

• Message text: The source system does not support this recording mechanism

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CNV_IUUC_REPLICATION508 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_IUUC_REPLICATION508 indicates that the source system does not support the recording mechanism required for data replication. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or when using SAP Data Services for data replication.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Source System: The source system may not be compatible with the recording mechanism that SLT or the data replication tool is trying to use. This can happen if the source system is an older version of SAP or a non-SAP system that does not support the required logging or change data capture (CDC) features.
  Missing Configuration: The source system may not be properly configured to allow for the necessary logging or replication settings.
  Technical Limitations: Certain database types or configurations may not support the required replication mechanisms.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Source System Compatibility: Ensure that the source system is compatible with the SLT or data replication tool you are using. Refer to the SAP