How To Fix CNV_MBT496 - Technique for & can't be changed to Drop-insert due to global parameter &

CNV_MBT496 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT - PCL message class

• Message number: 496

• Message text: Technique for & can't be changed to Drop-insert due to global parameter &

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CNV_MBT496 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_MBT496 typically occurs in the context of data migration or data transfer processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools. This error indicates that the technique for a specific object (usually a table or a data structure) cannot be changed to "Drop-insert" due to a global parameter setting.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a restriction in the migration or data transfer process. The "Drop-insert" technique is a method where existing data in a target table is dropped before new data is inserted. This technique may not be allowed due to certain global parameters or settings in the system that prevent this operation. Common causes include:
  
  Global Parameter Settings: There may be a global parameter in the system that restricts the use of the "Drop-insert" technique for certain tables or data structures.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The target table may have constraints (like foreign keys) that prevent