How To Fix CNV_OR_PE_GEN003 - Object &1 already exists; creation is not possible

CNV_OR_PE_GEN003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_OR_PE_GEN - Messages for generation functions

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Object &1 already exists; creation is not possible

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CNV_OR_PE_GEN003 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_OR_PE_GEN003 indicates that there is an attempt to create an object (such as a project, a table, or a data structure) that already exists in the system. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's tools for data migration, such as the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other conversion tools.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Object: The most common cause is that the object you are trying to create already exists in the database or in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the migration settings or parameters that leads to the attempt to create an object that is already present.
  Previous Migration Attempts: If a previous migration or conversion attempt was partially successful, it may have left behind objects that are now causing conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Objects: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check if the object