How To Fix CNV_MBT_SHELL221 - To many clients selected for export, reduce number of selected clients

CNV_MBT_SHELL221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT_SHELL - Shell Creation

• Message number: 221

• Message text: To many clients selected for export, reduce number of selected clients

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CNV_MBT_SHELL221 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_MBT_SHELL221 indicates that too many clients have been selected for export during a data migration or client export process. This error typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or other data migration tools where client data is being exported.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the number of clients selected for export exceeds the system's predefined limit. This limit is often set to prevent performance issues or resource overload during the export process. The specific limit can vary based on system configuration and available resources.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Selected Clients:
  
  Go back to the selection screen where you choose the clients for export.
  Deselect some clients to ensure that the total number of selected clients is within the allowed limit.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Review the system settings or documentation to understand the maximum number of clients that can