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