How To Fix CNV_MDS_UTILITY011 - At least one file attribut is different for &1 and &2

CNV_MDS_UTILITY011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MDS_UTILITY - Message class for IUUC utilities

• Message number: 011

• Message text: At least one file attribut is different for &1 and &2

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CNV_MDS_UTILITY011 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_MDS_UTILITY011 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the file attributes between two files being compared or processed in a data migration or conversion scenario. This error typically arises during the execution of a data migration project, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that at least one file attribute (such as file format, structure, encoding, or other metadata) is different between the two files specified in the error message (represented as &1 and &2). This can happen due to:
  
  Different File Formats: The files may be in different formats (e.g., CSV vs. TXT).
  Inconsistent Data Structures: The structure of the files (e.g., number of columns, data types) may not match.
  Encoding Issues: The character encoding (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ANSI) may differ.
  File Naming Conventions: The naming conventions or paths may not align with expected patterns.
  Missing or Extra Attributes: One