How To Fix CNV_MBT188 - Package &1 already exists

CNV_MBT188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT - PCL message class

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Package &1 already exists

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CNV_MBT188 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_MBT188, which states "Package &1 already exists," typically occurs during the execution of a migration or conversion process in SAP, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a package that already exists in the system, which can lead to conflicts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Package Creation: The error is primarily caused by an attempt to create a package with a name that already exists in the system. This can happen if the migration process is run multiple times without proper cleanup or if there is a misconfiguration in the migration settings.
  Incomplete Previous Migration: If a previous migration attempt was incomplete or failed, it might have left behind a package that is still registered in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings that lead to the generation of duplicate package names.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Packages: