How To Fix CNV_MBT_SHELL278 - Check and initialization of Info Objects started, RFC connection &1

CNV_MBT_SHELL278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT_SHELL - Shell Creation

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Check and initialization of Info Objects started, RFC connection &1

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CNV_MBT_SHELL278 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_MBT_SHELL278 typically indicates an issue related to the initialization of InfoObjects during a data migration or conversion process. This error is often associated with the SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or other data migration tools that rely on Remote Function Calls (RFC) to communicate between different SAP systems or between SAP and non-SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  RFC Connection Issues: The error message suggests that there is a problem with the RFC connection to the specified target system. This could be due to:
  
  The target system being down or unreachable.
  Incorrect RFC destination configuration.
  Network issues preventing communication between systems.
  Authorization issues for the user trying to establish the RFC connection.
  
  
  
  InfoObject Initialization Problems: The initialization of InfoObjects may fail due to:
  
  Missing or incorrectly configured InfoObjects in the target system.
  Data inconsistencies or issues in the source system that prevent proper initialization.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Connection:
  
  Use transaction SM59 to verify the configuration of the RFC destination. Ensure that the