How To Fix CNV_MBT_SHELL059 - DBEXPORT.R3S empty or non-existent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT_SHELL - Shell Creation

• Message number: 059

• Message text: DBEXPORT.R3S empty or non-existent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_MBT_SHELL059 - DBEXPORT.R3S empty or non-existent ?

  The SAP error message CNV_MBT_SHELL059 DBEXPORT.R3S empty or non-existent typically occurs during a database export process, particularly in the context of SAP system migrations or conversions. This error indicates that the specified file or directory for the database export is either empty or does not exist.
  Causes:
  
  Missing File/Directory: The specified path for the DBEXPORT.R3S file does not exist on the server.
  Incorrect Path: The path provided in the configuration might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Permissions Issue: The user executing the export may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified directory or file.
  Incomplete Export Process: The export process may not have been completed successfully, leading to an empty or missing file.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the export process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify File/Directory:
  
  Check if the directory specified in the error message exists on the server.
  Ensure that the DBEXPORT.R3S file is present in the specified directory.
  
  
  
  Check Path Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings to ensure that the path to the DBEXPORT.R3S file is correct.
  Correct any typos or errors in the path.
  
  
  
  Permissions Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the export has the necessary permissions to read/write in the specified directory.
  Adjust permissions if necessary.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Export:
  
  If the export process was interrupted or failed, try re-running the export process to generate the DBEXPORT.R3S file again.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the failure.
  Look for any preceding errors that could indicate why the export did not complete successfully.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to the error message or the export process.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors that occurred around the same time as the export attempt.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCC8 (for system copy) or SCC1 (for client copy) if applicable to your scenario.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CNV_MBT_SHELL059 error message.