How To Fix CNV_OM035 - Select at least one valid line item. Generation state must be non-initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_OM - Messages for Objectbased Migration

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Select at least one valid line item. Generation state must be non-initial

What causes this issue?

To execute the activity for an MWB object, the generation state must not
be initial.
However, the selected line items have generation state initial.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_OM035 - Select at least one valid line item. Generation state must be non-initial ?

  The SAP error message CNV_OM035 ("Select at least one valid line item. Generation state must be non-initial") typically occurs in the context of data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP Conversion Tools or during the execution of a migration project.
  
  Cause:
  This error generally indicates that the system expects at least one valid line item to be selected for processing, but none have been selected or the selected items are in an invalid state. The "generation state must be non-initial" part of the message suggests that the process requires a certain state of data that has not been met, possibly due to:
  
  No Selection Made: The user has not selected any line items for processing.
  Invalid State: The selected line items may be in an initial or unprocessed state, which is not acceptable for the operation being performed.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity or completeness, leading