How To Fix CNV_MBT_46396 - Selection Variant &1 already defined

CNV_MBT_46396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT_46 - PCL message class

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Selection Variant &1 already defined

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CNV_MBT_46396 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_MBT_46396 indicates that a selection variant with the specified name (represented by &1) has already been defined in the system. This error typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other data migration tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by an attempt to create a selection variant that already exists in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The same selection variant name is being reused in the migration process.
  There was a previous attempt to create the selection variant that was not properly cleaned up or deleted.
  The selection variant is being defined in a way that conflicts with existing definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 or SA38 and execute the program that is causing the error.
  Check if the selection variant with the name specified in the error message already exists.