How To Fix CNV_OR_PE008 - DDIC type &1 is not a data element (system ID=&2)

CNV_OR_PE008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_OR_PE - Messages for remote components

• Message number: 008

• Message text: DDIC type &1 is not a data element (system ID=&2)

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CNV_OR_PE008 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_OR_PE008 indicates that there is an issue with a Data Dictionary (DDIC) type in the context of a conversion or migration process. Specifically, the message states that the specified DDIC type is not recognized as a data element in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect DDIC Type: The specified DDIC type (&1) may not exist or may not be defined as a data element in the SAP system with the specified system ID (&2).
  Transport Issues: The data element may not have been transported correctly to the target system, or it may have been deleted or modified.
  Namespace Issues: The DDIC type might be in a different namespace or package that is not accessible in the current context.
  Version Mismatch: There could be a version mismatch between the source and target systems, leading to missing or incompatible data elements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check DDIC Type: Verify that the DDIC type specified in the error message exists in