How To Fix CNV_MBT_SHELL239 - Table &1 not defined in .STR file; table not copied to the shell system


CNV_MBT_SHELL239 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CNV_MBT_SHELL - Shell Creation

  • Message number: 239

  • Message text: Table &1 not defined in .STR file; table not copied to the shell system

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  • What causes this issue?

    The system checks the generated *.STR files (definition of existing
    tables in the database) from the export directory against the data
    dictionary of the sender system.
    The system could not find the table in any of the .STR files.

    System Response

    The table will not be copied to the shell system, and will not be
    available in the shell system.

    How to fix this error?

    If you would like to copy the table to the shell system you have to
    manually add the table definition to the .STR file or you have to
    generate the .STR file again. You can do this by using the "Export
    Preparation" step in the Software Provisioning Manger. Note that if you
    do this, you have to start the shell creation process again.

    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.


CNV_MBT_SHELL239 - Details

  • The SAP error message CNV_MBT_SHELL239 indicates that a specific table (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not defined in the .STR file during a data migration or conversion process. This typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Migration Workbench or similar tools for data transfer.
    
    Cause: Missing Table Definition: The table in question is not defined in the structure file (.STR), which is used to map the source data to the target system. Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the migration project or the settings that define which tables should be included in the migration. Version Mismatch: The version of the source system may not match the expected version in the target system, leading to discrepancies in table definitions. Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model (e.g., new tables, deprecated tables) may not have been reflected in the migration configuration.
    Solution: Check the .STR File: Verify that the table is

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