How To Fix CNV_LTHCM_S_10261 - For selection type &1 specify at most 5 fields

CNV_LTHCM_S_10261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_LTHCM_S_10 - LT HCM: Message Class for Data Selection

• Message number: 261

• Message text: For selection type &1 specify at most 5 fields

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CNV_LTHCM_S_10261 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_LTHCM_S_10261 typically occurs in the context of data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or similar tools. This error indicates that for a specific selection type, you are trying to specify more than the allowed number of fields (which is 5 in this case).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the user attempts to select more than five fields for a particular selection type in a data migration or transformation scenario. This limitation is often set to ensure performance and manageability during data processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Selection Fields: Check the fields you have selected for the specific selection type. Ensure that you are only using a maximum of five fields.
  
  
  Modify Selection Criteria: If you need to filter or select more data, consider combining some of the criteria into fewer fields or using different selection types