How To Fix CNV_MBT_SHELL235 - Table &1 not defined in dictionary; remove table from .str file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT_SHELL - Shell Creation

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Table &1 not defined in dictionary; remove table from .str file

What causes this issue?

The system checks the tables listed in the .str files against the data
dictionory of the sender system. The mentioned table is not defined in
the dictionary. This might lead to an import error by R3load.

System Response

The system informs you.

How to fix this error?

To prevent an import error the table should be removed from the .str
file.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_MBT_SHELL235 - Table &1 not defined in dictionary; remove table from .str file ?

  The SAP error message CNV_MBT_SHELL235 indicates that a specific table (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not defined in the dictionary, which means that the system cannot find the table definition in the database. This error typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP Migration Workbench or similar tools.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Table Definition: The table referenced in the error message does not exist in the database or has not been defined in the data dictionary (DDIC).
  Incorrect .str File: The .str file (structure file) may contain references to tables that are not valid or have been removed.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the system where the error is occurring.
  Version Mismatch: The system version may not support the table, or the table may have been deprecated in the current version.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify if the table exists in the database. You can do this by using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the table is defined.
  Update .str File: If the table is indeed not needed, you can remove the reference to it from the .str file. This can be done by:
  
  Opening the .str file in a text editor.
  Locating the line that references the missing table.
  Deleting or commenting out that line.
  
  
  Recreate Table: If the table is supposed to exist, you may need to recreate it or ensure that it is properly defined in the data dictionary.
  Transport Check: If the table was recently created, ensure that the transport request containing the table definition has been imported into the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP notes or documentation related to the specific migration or conversion process you are using to see if there are any known issues or additional steps required.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check table definitions.
  SE80: Object Navigator for checking related objects.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Migration Tools: Familiarize yourself with the specific migration tools and their requirements, as they may have specific configurations or prerequisites.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert who specializes in SAP data migration.