How To Fix CNV_MBT_SHELL264 - Update of xml element with [CDATA[ &2 ]] not possible

CNV_MBT_SHELL264 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT_SHELL - Shell Creation

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Update of xml element with [CDATA[ &2 ]] not possible

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CNV_MBT_SHELL264 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_MBT_SHELL264 typically occurs during data migration processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other data migration tools. This error indicates that there is an issue with updating an XML element in the migration process.
  
  Cause:
  The error message Update of xml element <fld name &1> with [CDATA[ &2 ]] not possible suggests that there is a problem with the data being processed. The specific causes can include:
  
  Invalid Data Format: The data being imported may not conform to the expected format or structure defined in the XML schema.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the value being inserted may not match the expected data type for the XML element.
  Special Characters: The presence of special characters in the data that are not properly escaped or handled can lead to this error.
  Missing Required Fields: If the XML element is required and the corresponding data is missing, it can