How To Fix CNV_MBT_SHELL046 - Destination for sender system not found

CNV_MBT_SHELL046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT_SHELL - Shell Creation

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Destination for sender system not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_MBT_SHELL046 - Destination for sender system not found ?

  The SAP error message CNV_MBT_SHELL046 indicates that the system is unable to find a destination for the sender system in the context of a data migration or conversion process. This error typically arises during the execution of a migration project, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The destination for the sender system may not be configured correctly in the SAP system landscape.
  Incorrect RFC Destination: The Remote Function Call (RFC) destination for the sender system might be missing or incorrectly set up in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the migration may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sender system.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the sender system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Verify that the RFC destination for the sender system is correctly configured and active.
  Test the connection to ensure