How To Fix CNV_MBT_SHELL076 - File contains lines that are wider than data element CNVMBTSHELL_REC


CNV_MBT_SHELL076 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CNV_MBT_SHELL - Shell Creation

  • Message number: 076

  • Message text: File contains lines that are wider than data element CNVMBTSHELL_REC

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  • What causes this issue?

    A fille has been read that contains a line that's wider than the data
    element CNVTDMS_13_REC.

    System Response

    Read of file aborted.

    How to fix this error?

    There are two possibilities:
    1.) A attempt could be made to edit the file in order to reduce all
    "overlong" line lengths.
    The file is located in the export directory
    'expdir/DB/db-system/'. The file name is DBSIZE.XML or DBSIZE.TPL.
    2.) Enlarge the length of data element CNVTDMS_13_REC.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_MBT_SHELL076 - File contains lines that are wider than data element CNVMBTSHELL_REC ?
    The SAP error message CNV_MBT_SHELL076 indicates that a file being processed contains lines that exceed the width defined for the data element CNVMBTSHELL_REC. This typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP Migration Tool (or similar tools) to import data into the SAP system.
    
    Cause: Line Width Exceedance: The lines in the input file are longer than the maximum length defined for the data element CNVMBTSHELL_REC. This can happen if: The data in the file has been incorrectly formatted. There are additional characters, such as delimiters or whitespace, that increase the line length. The file is generated from a source system that has different formatting rules. Incorrect File Format: The file may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, TXT) or may contain unexpected characters.
    Solution: Check File Format: Ensure that the file is in the correct format and adheres to the expected structure. Verify that it matches the specifications required by

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