How To Fix CNV_MBT_46450 - Rule exists for same table and field name; use another combination

CNV_MBT_46450 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT_46 - PCL message class

• Message number: 450

• Message text: Rule exists for same table and field name; use another combination

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CNV_MBT_46450 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_MBT_46450 indicates that there is a conflict in the mapping rules during a data migration or transformation process. Specifically, it means that there are multiple mapping rules defined for the same table and field name, which is causing ambiguity in the data processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Mapping Rules: The error typically arises when there are two or more mapping rules that apply to the same table and field combination. This can happen if:
  
  The mapping rules were created manually and inadvertently duplicated.
  There are multiple migration projects or configurations that overlap in their definitions.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the migration tool or the data mapping tool may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error CNV_MBT_46450, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Rules:
  
  Review the mapping rules defined for the specific table and field mentioned in the error message.
  Look for any duplicate entries that may exist.
  
  
  
  Modify