How To Fix CNV_MBT471 - The status of the activity is not updated

CNV_MBT471 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT - PCL message class

• Message number: 471

• Message text: The status of the activity is not updated

What causes this issue?

You left the activity without any action and therefore the status is
kept. Because of that you cannot execute in some cases the next activity
until the status of the activity is updated.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can update the status of the activity by selecting the relevant
execution type and choosing the Execute pushbutton or the Execute and
Close pushbutton.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNV_MBT471 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_MBT471, which states "The status of the activity is not updated," typically occurs in the context of data migration or conversion activities, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools. This error indicates that the system was unable to update the status of a specific activity in the migration process.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the migration may not have the necessary authorizations to update the status of the activity.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database locks, connectivity problems, or system performance issues that prevent the status from being updated.
  Incomplete Configuration: The migration activity may not be properly configured, leading to issues in status updates.
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the data being migrated, it may prevent the system from updating the status.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs or issues in the specific version of the SAP software