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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_MBT_SHELL239 - Table &1 not defined in .STR file; table not copied to the shell system ?

  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 correctly defined in the .STR file. If it is missing, you may need to add the table definition manually.
  Update Migration Configuration: Ensure that the migration project configuration includes all necessary tables. You may need to adjust the settings to include the missing table.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to the migration process to ensure that all steps have been followed correctly.
  Re-generate the .STR File: If the .STR file is outdated or incorrect, consider regenerating it based on the current data model.
  Check for Notes and Patches: Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific issue, as there may be known fixes or updates available.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Migration Workbench: Familiarize yourself with the SAP Migration Workbench and its components, as understanding how it processes data can help in troubleshooting.
  Data Dictionary: Review the data dictionary (SE11) to ensure that the table exists and is correctly defined in the source system.
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs and traces generated during the migration process for additional context or related errors that may provide more insight into the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.