How To Fix CNV_MBT_SHELL270 - No active BW client found in sender system; select client for export

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT_SHELL - Shell Creation

• Message number: 270

• Message text: No active BW client found in sender system; select client for export

What causes this issue?

The system expects an active BW client in the sender system because you
are in a BW shell creation package.

System Response

The system does not found a BW client. The system can not select a BW
client for shell creation.

How to fix this error?

You can check whether you want to do a BW shell creation or a shell
creation for another SAP system. If you want to do a BW shell creation,
you should set up a BW client in the BW system or you can manually
select the BW client for the shell creation.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_MBT_SHELL270 - No active BW client found in sender system; select client for export ?

  The SAP error message CNV_MBT_SHELL270 indicates that there is no active BW (Business Warehouse) client found in the sender system during a data export process. This error typically occurs in the context of data migration or data transfer scenarios, particularly when using the SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or SAP Data Services.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Active BW Client: The primary cause of this error is that the system is unable to find an active BW client in the sender system. This could be due to:
  
  The BW client is not created or not properly configured.
  The client you are trying to access is not set as active.
  The connection settings between the source and target systems are incorrect.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BW client.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the source system that prevent the identification of the BW client.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Clients:
  
  Log into the sender system and check the available clients using transaction code SCC4. Ensure that the BW client is listed and is marked as active.
  
  
  
  Client Configuration:
  
  If the BW client is not created, you may need to create it. Ensure that the client is properly configured for BW operations.
  
  
  
  Connection Settings:
  
  Verify the connection settings between the source and target systems. Ensure that the correct client number is specified in the configuration.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the authorizations of the user executing the operation. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the BW client.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Restart the Process:
  
  Sometimes, simply restarting the data export process can resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for BW and data migration processes to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are met.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage SAP support for further assistance.