How To Fix CNV_MBT_SHELL213 - .WHR files found in export directory; action required (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT_SHELL - Shell Creation

• Message number: 213

• Message text: .WHR files found in export directory; action required (see long text)

What causes this issue?

The system detected a '.whr' file in the export directory.

System Response

The activity for shell creation creates .whr files with WHERE conditions
in the export directory. In this directory no other .whr files are
required and allowed except for table split.

How to fix this error?

If you do not plan to have an export with table split you have to remove
all .whr files from the export directory.

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_SHELL213 - .WHR files found in export directory; action required (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message CNV_MBT_SHELL213 indicates that there are .WHR files found in the export directory during a data migration or conversion process. This message is part of the SAP Data Migration Cockpit or related tools used for data migration, and it typically suggests that there are leftover files from a previous migration attempt that need to be addressed.
  
  Cause:
  The presence of .WHR files in the export directory usually indicates that the migration process was not completed successfully or that there are remnants from a previous migration that were not cleaned up. These files can interfere with the current migration process, leading to potential issues or failures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Export Directory: Navigate to the specified export directory where the .WHR files are located. This directory is usually defined in the migration settings.
  
  
  Review the Files: Examine the .WHR files to understand their contents. They