How To Fix CNV_MBT_SHELL218 - Table &1 found in table split file &2; manual adaption required


CNV_MBT_SHELL218 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CNV_MBT_SHELL - Shell Creation

  • Message number: 218

  • Message text: Table &1 found in table split file &2; manual adaption required

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  • What causes this issue?

    The system found a table in the table split file (whr.txt). This table
    is also reserved for a client-specific export.
    It is not possible to have a table split and a client-specific export
    for the same table without adapting the files in the export directory.

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

    System Response

    The activity will not generate all required files for the table split.

    How to fix this error?

    If you do not want to use a table split, you must remove the whr.txt
    file from the export directory.
    If you want to use a table split, you need to create a .whr file that
    contains the relevant WHERE conditions for the table split and for the
    client selection.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


CNV_MBT_SHELL218 - Details

  • The SAP error message CNV_MBT_SHELL218 indicates that a specific table (denoted as &1) has been found in a table split file (denoted as &2), and that manual adaptation is required. This error typically arises during data migration processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other data migration tools.
    
    Cause: Table Split Issues: The error suggests that the data migration process has encountered a table that is split across multiple files, which may not have been handled automatically by the migration tool. Data Structure Changes: The structure of the source data may not match the expected structure in the target system, leading to discrepancies that require manual intervention.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the migration tool that need to be adjusted to properly handle the specific table in question.
    Solution: Manual Adaptation: You will need to manually review the data in the specified table and the corresponding split file. This may

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