How To Fix CNV_MBT_46117 - A similar key field entry already exists

CNV_MBT_46117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT_46 - PCL message class

• Message number: 117

• Message text: A similar key field entry already exists

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CNV_MBT_46117 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_MBT_46117 indicates that there is a conflict due to a duplicate key field entry during a data migration or conversion process. This error typically arises in the context of using the SAP Migration Cockpit or during data transfer processes where unique keys are required for records being imported into the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that the key field (or combination of key fields) for a record you are trying to import already exists in the target database. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Data: The source data being migrated contains duplicate entries for the key fields.
  Existing Data: The target system already has records with the same key values that you are trying to import.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of fields between the source and target systems may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CNV_MBT_46117 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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