How To Fix CNV_OM_PRESEL164 - Simulation of tasks requires a dialog RFC connection

CNV_OM_PRESEL164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_OM_PRESEL - Messages for LT Object Based Preselection

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Simulation of tasks requires a dialog RFC connection

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CNV_OM_PRESEL164 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_OM_PRESEL164 indicates that a dialog RFC (Remote Function Call) connection is required for the simulation of tasks in the context of a data migration or conversion process. This error typically arises when the system is unable to establish a proper dialog connection to execute the required tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dialog RFC Connection: The system may not have a dialog RFC connection configured or available.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing the establishment of the dialog RFC connection.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to establish a dialog RFC connection.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to allow dialog RFC connections.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Connections:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and check the configuration of the RFC connections.
  Ensure that the dialog RFC connection is properly set up and active.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the relevant RFC connection and use the "Test Connection" option to verify